The Stephen A. Smith Show

Who is making a mistake by running it back with their current coach? ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter & ESPN NFL Analyst Harry Douglas join to discuss that and much more. Plus, could Steve Sarkisian leave Texas for the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Mike Vrabel the answer for the Patriots? ESPN NFL Analyst Jeff Saturday joins to talk about that and more. Also, what is the Giants plan moving forward? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Mike McCarthy the answer for the Bears? Also, what do the Browns do with Deshaun Watson, and the #2 pick? Plus, Canty's Challengers to the Chiefs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Daboll will return as Giants head coach. What does this say about their plans moving forward? Doug Pederson has been fired by the Jaguars. Will Trevor Lawrence ever live up to his potential? Also, ESPN BET's Erin Dolan joins the show. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug Pederson has been fired by the Jaguars. How do they right the ship? The Lions smoked the Vikings last night. Which team did we learn more about? Also, Brian Daboll will return as Giants head coach. Is that the right decision? Plus, how concerned should Michelle be about the Packers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Jerod Mayo given a fair chance in New England? What’s going to happen with Mike Tomlin if the Steelers are 1 & done? ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky joins to discuss that and more. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Jerod Mayo given a fair chance in New England? The Lions smoked the Vikings last night. Which team did we learn more about? Also, where will Shedeur Sanders end up? Plus, are the Bucs the most underrated team in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best of USL this week with Evan, Canty and Michelle where they discuss the CFP and Saquon not going for the rushing record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would you call a good season in the NFL? Also, ESPN BET's Joe Fortenbaugh stops by to get you ready for a big sports weekend. Plus, Canty's best bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Butler can’t find his joy. Is Heat Culture dead? Also, wow close are the Lions to falling apart? Plus, the Ins & Outs for 2025 with Michelle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which coaches will this be the last weekend for? ESPN NFL Reporter Dan Graziano joins to talk about that and more. Also, ESPN Milwaukee host & College GameDay's Jen Lada joins the show. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notre Dame beat Georgia yesterday to advance to the Semifinals of the College Football Playoff. Is it over for the SEC? Who has more upside moving forward: The SEC or the BIG 10? Also, who is more deserving of MVP: Burrow or Mahomes? Plus, Can He or Canty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan put UnSportsmanLike at #1 on his A-List on First Take. Why doesn’t Joe Burrow get any criticism? Also, ESPN Radio's Matt Simms joins the show to talk about the CFP. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much pressure is Ryan Day under to win the title? ESPN CFB Reporter Heather Dinich joins to discuss that and more. Also, will the Vikings trade JJ McCarthy. Plus, All the Small Things! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the Vikings even consider trading JJ McCarthy? How impressive was OSU’s win over Oregon? Also, should Joe Burrow actually be in the MVP conversation? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas beat Arizona State yesterday, but not without controversy. Should Texas have been called for targeting? Also, should the Eagles be playing Saquon Barkley so he can try to break the rushing record? Plus, the QB Stock Market! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Burns and Courtney Cronin discuss how bad Alabama's loss to Michigan is for Kalen DeBoer in his first year in Tuscaloosa. Can an underdog conference champion like Boise State or Arizona State make a real run to the CFP title? Roman Harper joins the show to discuss his alma mater Alabama's loss and where Jalen Milroe goes from here. We wrap up the show with some bold predictions for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Burns and Courtney Cronin break down if the CFP format will change next season as it relates to the automatic bid system. Two coaches proved that bowl games still matter by almost getting into a fight yesterday on the field. Beanie Wells joins the show to preview his Buckeyes' huge game against the Oregon Ducks today. Is Ryan Day's job on the line? Peter and Courtney preview Notre Dame / Georgia and pontificate what Gunner Stockton will look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Burns and Courtney Cronin discuss if a Cinderella team like Boise State will ever make a run to the CFP title in the current format. What decision should Jerry Jones make regarding his HC Mike McCarthy? Jason McCourty joins the show to talk about the MVP race, Ezekiel Elliott being cut, Saquon Barkley's pursuit of the rushing record, and Week 18 incentives. We wrap up the hour with Producer Pat's I'm Over It: why do people go to Times Square of New Year's Eve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! Peter Burns and Courtney Cronin discuss if they feel any different about Penn State after they took care of business against Boise State last night. Does Peter owe everyone an apology for saying that Alabama should be in the CFP after their performance against Michigan yesterday? Peter and Courtney break down Georgia's long layoff ahead of today's game against Notre Dame. Did Bret Bielema and Shane Beamer's spat prove that teams still care about bowl games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices