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H3 Sam McDowell

Sep 8, 2026 · 42m

Summary

Hosts discuss Andy Reid's confirmation that Patrick Mahomes will start while Josh Simmons is out, highlighting the Chiefs' risky decision to start undrafted rookie Cleo Benson at left tackle. The conversation analyzes how this injury impacts the Chiefs' offensive strategy against the Broncos and questions why betting odds remain favorable for Kansas City. The segment also covers the historic Michigan-Ohio State college football finish, local Big 12 game predictions, and a trivia question about the Chicago Bears' retired jersey number 20.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: All Weather Decks Andy Reid's comments on Mahomes and Simmons Assessing Patrick Mahomes' mobility and health Chiefs vs. Broncos game importance and odds Josh Simmons injury and Cleo Benson starting Chiefs' plan B and Jawan Taylor contract issues Tackle depth and injury report strategy Reid's transparency and betting line analysis Running game potential and historical comparisons Sponsor: LaFetta Delicatessen and trivia intro Trivia: NFL retired numbers and Chiefs history Sponsor: LaFetta Delicatessen Prairie Village Michigan vs. Ohio State clock controversy Field rush debate and personal anecdotes College football weekend recap and scheduling KU vs. Mizzou preview and odds movement Mizzou performance and Jayhawk defense Final prediction for KU vs. Mizzou Sponsor: LaFetta Delicatessen and final trivia
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