The Joe Rose Show

Football Friday: The Canes get ready for their season opener against Stanford with a late 9 PM kickoff, while we dive into the LSU and Lane Kiffin controversy, UMass’ stunning upset of Rutgers, and the latest college football storylines. Larry Blustein and Alex Donno join the show to preview the biggest high school andCanes season opener, while Mike Florio breaks down LSU, UNC, the Tua-Michael Penix QB battle, and more. Plus, Joe makes his Week 1 CFB picks, we discuss the NFL Top 100 and Dolphins, Hollywood’s Headlines, the Marlins, Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, Good Good Golf drama, and Joe says farewell to Jamie as he moves on to a new opportunity with Paramount Plus.

It’s Canes GAMEDAY! Miami opens the season tonight with a 9 PM kickoff against Stanford, and Joe wants to know who will get the start. We also dive into the growing controversy surrounding LSU and Lane Kiffin bringing in NFL players who were recently cut, after a Louisiana judge granted them eligibility. Plus, a look around college football after last night’s games, including UMass’ stunning upset of Rutgers, and high school football updates as Columbus takes on No. 1 St. Thomas with a chance to knock off the top team in the country for the second straight week. The Marlins wrap up a tough road trip with a loss to the Royals, the NFL Top 100 is out with Myles Garrett at No. 1 and Josh Allen at No. 2, and Joe and Hollywood debate the rankings. Plus, why limiting mistakes and strong special teams will be critical for the Dolphins this season.

We continue the conversation around NFL players returning to college after being cut, and why football’s lack of a true minor league system makes the opportunity appealing for players. Plus, Larry Blustein joins us for his weekly High School Football Insider, breaking down Columbus’ upset of No. 1 Gorman and their huge matchup with No. 1 St. Thomas this week. Blustein also previews other big Florida high school matchups and gives us his latest Top 10 teams. Then, Hollywood’s Headlines covers fantasy football draft season, Dave Portnoy’s disastrous Rutgers bet, more controversy at North Carolina, and Topps NOW commemorating the end of Lionel Messi’s Argentina career.

Alex Donno joins the show to preview Miami’s season opener against Stanford, breaking down the offensive line, Miami’s new transfers and freshmen, and the players to watch this season. Plus, Donno shares his expectations for Darian Mensah and his chemistry with new weapons like Malachi Toney and Mark Fletcher. Then, more controversy at North Carolina involving Bill Belichick’s son, a discussion on whether the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Clippers could be the worst trade in NBA history, and why some coaches leave a mess behind after running an organization. We also dive into the controversy surrounding Good Good Golf’s latest advertisement and what it could mean for the company and the brands involved.

Hour 4: Joe makes his Week 1 college football picks, including Oregon to cover against Boise State, LSU to cover against Clemson, SMU to beat FSU, and Miami to cover the 24.5-point spread against Stanford. Then, Mike Florio joins the show to break down the LSU/Lane Kiffin controversy, the ongoing situation at UNC, and the Tua Tagovailoa-Michael Penix QB battle in Atlanta. Plus, Florio discusses the fallout from the Diana Russini-Mike Vrabel cheating scandal. Finally, Joe says farewell to Jamie as he moves on to a new opportunity with Paramount Plus, sharing memories from his time on the show and wishing him the best in his new position.