This week we welcome Payne Smith, the assistant promotions and events manager at Ameristar Blackhawk. Payne takes us through his journey from the heart of SEC country at L'Auberge Baton Rouge to the vibrant peaks of Colorado. He shares his electrifying experience of attending the CU football home opener and offers his unique perspective on college football culture.

Ryley and Gilly lay out recent college football bets, starting with Minnesota's lackluster performance against UNC, and moving on to predictions for their low-scoring tussle with Iowa. We wrap up by dissecting the unexpected outcomes of Week Zero, contrasting Ryley's winning picks with some of our less fortunate bets.

The NFL takes center stage as we examine divisional odds and team prospects, zeroing in on the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos. Our conversation swerves into the potential impact of Taylor Swift on the NFL, igniting a lively debate about whether her presence skews the game in favor of teams like the Kansas City Chiefs. We’ve packed this episode with some great topics and welcome Payne subbing in for our guy Caleb!

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