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Heather Dinich breaks down how QB Josh Hoover's will fare under Indiana's system compared to at TCU.

After winning the national title, coach Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers still have something to prove. "People are always going to doubt us," defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker said.

Rich and the guys (along with a fired-up caller) debate if the Las Vegas Raiders should start the veteran Kirk Cousins at QB or throw presumptive #1 overall NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza right into the fire. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and Rich break down his annual 600-page ‘The Beast’ NFL Draft preview including why Fernando Mendoza is not his top-ranked overall player, if some team (ahem, Dallas Cowboys) could trade up to select Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, breaks down his QB and WR rankings and says which late-round picks could turn out to be stars in the league. Rich and Brockman react to the most unusual happenings at this year’s Masters tournament so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the intrigue surrounding how the top of the NFL Draft could unfold after the Raiders select (presumably) Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza #1 overall, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be a 1st or 2nd-round pick, why teams are salivating already over a loaded 2027 draft class, if the Houston Texans could extend CJ Stroud before the 2026 season, and why the Cleveland Browns would be wise trade reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. Rich power ranks the greatest moments of his life as a fan of the New York Yankees, Knicks and Michigan Wolverines with apologies to the Jets for their snub in advance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Field Yates and Ben Solak discuss what makes Fernando Mendoza the top overall player in the 2026 NFL draft.

Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are wondering why Giannis is even still in Milwaukee after more details emerge from the drama behind the scenes between him and the Bucks. More callers give their best active players who have not won a championship. Plus Peter Schrager releases his mock draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close tells Rich what it feels like to finally get over the hump and win a national championship, discusses the inspiring story behind Lauren Betts’ and Gabriela Jacuez’s success, and reveals how Bruins legend John Woooden has impacted her career. Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui joins Rich in-studio to promote her new ‘A Love Like This’ film, reveals the perks she got from working on ‘Entourage’ and ‘Call of Duty’ with LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, breaks down what it was like to throw out the first pitch at a Dodgers game, and more. Rich and the guys react to the news that presumptive #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will be skipping the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh to remain at home with his family in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.