3 and Out with John Middlekauff

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the mailbag to answer your biggest football questions and dive into some of the hottest debates around the NFL and college football.
Why are NFL teams willing to give up home games for international matchups, and what does the league really gain from expanding globally? John breaks down the business side of the NFL’s international push and why owners continue to buy in.
He also discusses whether Andy Reid and Sean Payton have lost some of their offensive edge, examining how the league has evolved and whether even the best play-callers eventually get caught by changing trends.
Plus, would an NFL Draft Lottery actually work? John looks at the pros, cons, and whether the league could ever seriously consider changing the current draft format.
And in the college football world, can Auburn realistically become a powerhouse program again? John talks about what it would take for the Tigers to return to national relevance in today’s NIL and transfer portal era.
All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.
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John Middlekauff previews the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink and dives into his favorite bets heading into major championship weekend. John breaks down why Cameron Young is his pick to win the PGA Championship, and what a potential Scottie vs Rory Sunday showdown could mean for golf. John also discusses the pressure surrounding Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm after disappointing Masters performances and the ongoing LIV Golf uncertainty hanging over both stars heading into the second major of the year. John reacts to the PGA Championship pairings, gives his favorite best bets for the weekend, and answers mailbag questions about the best PGA Tour courses to watch on TV, driver struggles for amateur golfers, Jon Rahm’s future, and the PGA Tour leaving Hawaii.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the idea of an NFL Draft Lottery and whether the league should consider changing the current draft order system. Would it help competitive balance, or create even more problems for struggling franchises?
John also reacts to the Cowboys and Giants landing the Week 1 Sunday Night Football spotlight and what the matchup says about the NFL’s biggest brands and scheduling priorities.
Plus, the Seahawks are still searching for new ownership, and John breaks down what potential changes at the top could mean for the future of the franchise.
The conversation then shifts to quarterback battles, as J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray become the focus in the Vikings’ QB competition. Who has the edge, and what’s the best path forward for Minnesota?
To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, with John answering your questions and covering a wide range of NFL topics.
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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things football.
They start with the renewed discussions between Notre Dame & USC to potentially revive their rivalry after many top schools won’t schedule Notre Dame and why the new NIL business model of college sports & their lack of quality opponents has forced Notre Dame to the table (2:00). They also react to an ex UNC quarterback’s disparaging comments about the atmosphere Bill Belichick created and explain why the “Patriot Way” doesn’t work with 18 year olds (8:30).
They move to the NFL & discuss the weird situation developing between the Steelers and still unsigned Aaron Rodgers amongst some of their other strange personnel decisions, and Colin predicts the Steelers could be an absolute mess within five years (16:30).
They react to a recent article by The Athletic ranking the top NFL rosters and debate whether the Bills deserve to be ranked at #3 (28:00). Finally, they pivot to NFL win totals, and give their thoughts on the Patriots, 49ers, Vikings, Packers, Bengals and more (34:00).
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff is joined by Jackson Groff for a deep dive into the future of college football and the loaded 2027 quarterback class. The guys discuss the growing pressure surrounding Arch Manning and whether the expectations tied to his name are already shaping the draft conversation years in advance.
They also break down the debate between Dante Moore and Arch Manning, evaluating their skill sets, upside, and who could ultimately emerge as the top quarterback prospect. Plus, a look at other rising 2027 QB names to know, including CJ Carr and John Mateer, and how the next wave of quarterback talent is shaping up across the country.
John and Jackson also discuss Notre Dame’s upcoming schedule, the importance of the USC rivalry, and why those marquee matchups still matter in the changing landscape of college football.
And with NIL continuing to dominate the conversation, the guys react to rumors surrounding a potential NIL salary cap and what it could mean for recruiting, roster building, and the future of the sport.
All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.
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