Boomer & Gio

Today’s show breaks down the NFL kickoff with the Patriots-Seahawks rematch, Baker Mayfield’s massive extension, and Geno Smith and Garrett Wilson addressing Jets captaincy and opening-week pressure. Phil Simms joins in-studio to analyze John Harbaugh’s arrival with the Giants, Jaxson Dart’s fit, Giants versus Jets offensive weapons, Josh Allen facing a tough Texans defense, and backup quarterback options. On the college gridiron, we cover Dabo Swinney’s fallout from Clemson’s loss to LSU, Greg Schiano on Rutgers, the Rimington Trophy tour, and Phil’s breakdown of Cam Skattebo. Plus, MLB action tracks Aaron Judge’s return to the field as the Yankees navigate the pennant race.

The NFL season kicks off tonight with a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch, followed by tomorrow's Australia game minus Aaron Darnold and Baker Mayfield’s $55 million-a-year Bucs extension. Aaron Judge went 0-3 in his return before an early exit, while Dave Sims had a couple of quirky broadcast moments. Jerry's update breaks down the crowd's reaction to Judge, a Ramos homer, and the Yankees failing to gain ground after a Rays win. Plus, Geno Smith reacts to being named captain, the Jets confront an 11-year Week 1 Sunday drought, Erin Andrews talks hockey players on Call Her Daddy, and Boomer gets a personalized high school bobblehead.

Boomer shares the backstory behind the Rimington Trophy—awarded to college football’s top center—as it hits the road to games featuring leading contenders. Meanwhile, a caller questions if the Yankees are rushing Aaron Judge back, Jerry reports on Drake Maye and AJ Brown sharing neighboring lockers, and Aaron Glenn defines what makes a successful season. Plus, Dabo Swinney snaps at a reporter following a blowout loss to LSU, and Gio weighs in on bizarre, clearly fake photos of Clay Matthews.

Phil Simms joins the studio to talk football, breaking down John Harbaugh’s impact on the Giants, Jaxson Dart’s accuracy and designed runs, and how the Giants and Jets match up offensively. Jerry’s update covers Garrett Wilson’s outlook on a successful Jets season and Jerry Jones on the Harbaugh family legacy, followed by Joy Taylor’s podcast story about a cheating ex. Finally, Gio asks Phil about Dave Sims "arm shushing" Suzyn Waldman, Phil recalls Boomer shoving cookies in his mouth during commercial breaks, and the guys get Phil's take on Justin Herbert canoodling on the practice field.

Gio asks Phil Simms how the locker room reacted to the Jed York news, followed by a look at Josh Allen and the Bills facing a tough opener against the Texans defense. Phil then weighs in on the Jets' backup quarterback plan and whether Cade Klubnik could win games if Geno Smith gets injured. Jerry's final update covers the Yankees beating the Rockies, postgame reaction from Aaron Judge, Greg Schiano on Rutgers’ embarrassing opening loss, Geno Smith and Garrett Wilson addressing team captaincy, and an excited Jerry Jones. Finally, Phil delivers a Jerry Jones impression for the Moment of the Day before the show wraps up with thoughts on Arvell Reese, David Bailey, and why Phil was completely wrong about Cam Skattebo.