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PMS 2.0 1608 - Feel Good Friday With Dan Orlovsky, Drew Rosenhaus, Brock Purdy, Penn State Head Coach Matt Campbell, WVU Head Coach Rich Rodriguez, Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal, Nick Saban, & AJ Hawk

Aug 21, 2026 · 3h 1m

Summary

Pat McAfee and Dan Orlovsky analyze Fernando Mendoza’s preseason debut for the Raiders, noting his development under center despite a pick-six. They praise the Houston Texans’ dominant defense and C.J. Stroud’s improved protection, while discussing Justin Herbert’s elite arm talent with the Chargers. The episode also covers the 49ers’ camp, the Ravens’ promising start, and questions surrounding the Falcons’ quarterback situation with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix.

Topics discussed

Show intro and warm-up segment San Francisco 49ers preseason and Dijon Stubblefield Brock Purdy's practice facility and Rubik's Cube banter Analysis of Brock Purdy's preseason performance Houston Texans offense and Cade Stover Hockey goalie workout and S2 test discussion Los Angeles Chargers personnel and Justin Herbert Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers outlook NFC North division and injury reports Miami Dolphins quarterback situation and Tua Tagovailoa Premier League and World Cup stadium banter Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow's future Los Angeles Rams all-in strategy and Super Bowl odds NCAA eligibility ruling and NFL draft implications College football week zero and Jeremiah Smith Punter safety and preseason practice rules Baseball banter and Indianapolis flood report Iowa State coaching change and Matt Campbell Interview with Brock Purdy on John Deere deal Brock Purdy's career journey and show wrap-up College Football Showcase intro and Big 12 Indiana University and NCAA legal updates Penn State hiring and Matt Campbell's move Interview with Matt Campbell on Penn State Interview with Mario Cristobal on Miami ACC vs SEC conference strength discussion Ole Miss and Alabama outlook and final sign-off
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