Longshore & McKnight: Mac Jones’ OT win, Dream Court spotlight, Lee Sterling’s Locktober picks, Troy-South Alabama showdown, and more…

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October 3, 2025

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Today’s Top Moments

00:05:00 – Early chat roll call: Ty, Chris the Bammer, and longtime callers check in
00:07:00 – NFL recap: Mac Jones leads 49ers to 26-23 OT win vs. Rams
00:12:00 – College football Thursday night: New Mexico State routs Sam Houston 37-10
00:15:30 – Guest Beth Bushman joins: Harvest Hope Tennis Mixer for Dream Court & Rise Up
00:22:30 – Dream Court’s growth in Alabama, modeled after Coach Stallings’ RISE program
00:33:00 – “Monday’s Headlines Today” segment kicks off with bold fan predictions
00:39:30 – Lee Sterling joins: Locktober betting picks overview
00:44:00 – Pick breakdown: Miami vs. Florida State-Hurricanes’ defense spotlight
00:46:00 – Pick breakdown: Georgia vs. Kentucky-Bulldogs’ bounce-back after Bama loss
00:50:00 – Pick breakdown: Vanderbilt vs. Alabama — Ty Simpson vs. Diego Pavia’s bold claim
00:54:30 – South Alabama vs. Troy “Battle for the Belt” preview and injury reports
00:56:00 – Deion Sanders slams college football injury reports as gambling-driven
01:01:30 – MGM Hertz counter shoutout; John’s infamous “Troy curse” resurfaces
01:05:00 – Phantom Four betting breakdown launches live from Stivers showroom
01:55:00 – Closing thoughts: Locktober recap and weekend picks wrap-up

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