The Rich Eisen Show

Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Miami alum Michael Irvin and Rich discuss the Hurricanes’ improbable run to the College Football Playoff semifinals with an upset win over Ohio State, Philip Rivers’ NFL return and if he ever considered a comeback, explains why former Dallas Cowboys teammate Emmitt Smith is the GOAT running back, which teams he sees facing off in the Super Bowl, and more. Rich lists his top under-the-radar NFL stories this season including takes on the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride, the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Miami Dolphins RB De’Von Achane. Rich breaks out his crystal ball to predict the matchups for the NFL’s Wild Card round playoff games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colts QB Philip Rivers tells Rich why he chose to return to the NFL after his 5-year retirement, if we could see him playing in the league next season, and discusses being coached by current Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during his NC State playing days. Rich explains why he agrees with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning who believes the College Football Playoff should be wrapped up by New Year’s Day, and lays out how the controversial Transfer Portal window opening will impact new LSU HC Lane Kiffin (who just earned $500,000 when Ole Miss made the CFP semifinals). In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Buccaneers vs Panthers, Seahawks vs 49ers, Matthew Stafford vs Drake Maye for NFL MVP honors, Mike Tomlin’s future as the Steelers’ head coach, Myles Garrett’s pursuit of the NFL single-season sack record, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games that included top-ranked Indiana boat racing Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Ole Miss knocking off SEC rival Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Oregon’s shutout of Texas Tech, and a huge Miami Hurricanes upset of the #2-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the chances Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza goes #1 overall in this year’s NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins hiring Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman to consult in their GM search, the chances we see a big-name quarterback (Lamar Jackson? Joe Burrow?) traded this offseason, which head coaches could be out of job come Black Monday, and updates the latest injuries to key players heading into Week 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O'Shea & T.J. react to the most recent WWE Smackdown, a new U.S. Champion, AEW's World's End PPV, and MJF's return to the top. O'Shea also dropped 5 Dream Matches he'd love to see, and T.J. predicts what superstars will hold belts 1 year from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate how eating holiday popcorn out of a tin can compares to double-dipping chips, and Rich offers up some advice for Seattle Seahawks fans getting nervous about Sam Darnold and their Week 18 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers to determine the NFC West. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Rams’ dispiriting loss to the Falcons in Week 17, if the Buccaneers should be in the market for a new head coach, Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame chances after his improbable Colts comeback, the pressure on Tom Brady to get the Raiders back to their winning ways of old, Bijan Robinson’s chances to win the NFL MVP award during his career, and if we’ll see a big name QB (Joe Burrow?? Lamar Jackson?? Kyler Murray??) traded this offseason. Actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Night Thoughts’ Hulu stand-up special, reveals the downside of his new swole physique, what it was like taking a private jet with Rams head coach Sean McVay and QB Matthew Stafford, and explains why sports talk shows need more Cricket hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices