The Rich Eisen Show

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz and Rich discuss his 28 years as at the Hawkeyes’ helm that was predated by a stint on Bill Belichick’s Cleveland Browns staff, the game clock controversy at the end of Michigan’s last-second/extra second win over Western Michigan, how NIL is rapidly changing the landscape of college football, and more. Rich and the guys react to reports out of Atlanta about a possible back injury to Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, and weigh in on former Vikings starter JJ McCarthy being demoted to 3rd string behind Carson Wentz for Week 1. Rich updates the latest on Packers RB Josh Jacob’s legal woes, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a New York Jets fan.

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Rich reacts to the latest news on Sam Darnold’s hip injury and discusses how an extended absence could impact the Seahawks’ season with backup QB Drew Lock. ESPN NFL Analyst Alex Smith and Rich discuss Travis Kelce’s evolution from raw rookie to the NFL’s GOAT receiving Tight End, what advice he has for Patriots QB Drake Maye in the wake of his ugly 3-INT season debut, what to expect from the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs this season, why he’s buying big time stock in the Baltimore Ravens, what’s at stake already for the Rams and 49ers in their Week 1 NFC West showdown, and his former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham taking over the reins at Michigan. Rich and the guys discuss the injuries to Patriots WR AJ Brown, Raiders

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Rich and the guys react to the official start of the NFL season in an intrigue-filled Seahawks win over the Patriots featuring a hip injury to Seattle starting QB Sam Darnold, Drake Maye’s disastrous 3-INT game, and more. Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Maye’s 4th quarter struggles in the Pats’ season opener, how long New England could be without WR AJ Brown, the severity of the injuries to Darnold and Raiders TE Brock Bowers, what Maxx Crosby wants to prove this season, if Tua Tagovailoa can hold off Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons’ QB1, the timing of Baker Mayfield’s Buccaneers extension, Aaron Donald sitting out the Rams’ Week 1 showdown with the 49ers in Australia, and more. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Dallas Cowboys fan.

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Ravens RB Derrick Henry and Rich break down the top storylines heading into Baltimore’s season including adjusting to new Head Coach Jesse Minter, his chances to break Emmitt Smith’s NFL career rushing record, and what winning a Super Bowl ring would mean to him, the team and the city. Former Pro Bowl WR DeSean Jackson joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Go Deep’ Prime Video documentary chronicling his journey from growing up surrounded by gang culture in Long Beach, California through his 15-year NFL career, discusses his fond memories of Andy Reid and Michael Vick while playing in Philadelphia, relives his Miracle at the Meadowlands game-winning punt return in the Eagles’ 2010 win over the Giants, how he landed the Delaware State head coaching job and why his goals there go beyond just winning football games, and reveals his pick to win the NFC East this season. O’Shea Jackson Jr joins Rich and the guys to react to the epic night at the US Open that saw American Ben Shelton outlast Carlos Alcaraz in the latest-finishing match ever at the storied tournament.
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NFL Network Analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich preview the 2026 NFL season including the Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl rematch to kick things off, the sky-high expectations for the Los Angeles Rams following the addition of Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald’s return, how far Josh Allen can take the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, if Joe Burrown can take home MVP honors, and what to expect from Kyler Murray, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Bo Nix, Dak Prescott, Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes and Shedeur Sanders this season.Michigan alum Rich weighs in on the NCAA denying the MAC Conference’s request to have Western Michigan named the winner over the Wolverines in their game marred by a controversial Hail Mary. Rich reveals his new rankings of the NFL’s top ten teams heading into the season’s Week 1.
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