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Clay rips Major League Baseball for scheduling the Braves-Phillies Wild Card game for 1 p.m. CT on a workday. Fans spend six months watching 162 regular-season games, and Clay argues they shouldn’t have to skip work just to watch their team play postseason baseball.

Clay also recaps his Monday visit to the White House and Oval Office, including a wild story about Marco Rubio hopping on the phone with the group to talk about Florida’s big win over Ole Miss.

Plus, the SAVE Sports Act has advanced to the House, a University of Florida medical student has gone viral after an ABC camera caught her in the stands, and Clay breaks down a possible “Spygate” inside the Auburn football program after a former staffer was arrested and accused of leaking confidential football information to other teams.

And how bad have things gotten for Maryland and Rutgers? Tickets for their October 17 matchup are already going for as little as ONE DOLLAR.

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Auburn/SEC Spy Scandal, Senate Passes College Sports Bill, & Oval Office

President Donald Trump sits down with Clay Travis for an exclusive interview at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, during the highly anticipated Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers matchup.

In this wide-ranging interview, President Trump discusses the future of college sports, Arch Manning, his passion for attending major sporting events, and his upcoming role as honorary chairman of the President's Cup in golf.

Trump also weighs in on some of the biggest topics in sports and the country, including the possibility of a baseball strike, historic sports trades, crime statistics in major U.S. cities, and his assessment of the current state of the U.S. economy.

The interview takes place inside Neyland Stadium as No. 1 Texas faces No. 14 Tennessee in one of the biggest college football games of the 2026 season, bringing together President Donald Trump, Clay Travis, the Texas Longhorns, Tennessee Volunteers and the national spotlight surrounding SEC football.

Donald Trump from Neyland Stadium | Sport & State EXCLUSIVE

lay Travis is loaded up with picks, college football and NFL talk as Week 4 gets underway.

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Clay reveals his full College Football Week 4 betting card with 19 picks across the country, including Tennessee +4.5 and the Under 55.5 against Texas in Knoxville, Georgia -13.5, Florida -2.5, Iowa +4.5, South Carolina +12.5 and his Blood Bank Guarantee on UCLA-Maryland Over 56.5. Clay also gives out his Thursday Night Football pick to officially kick off the football weekend.

Donald Trump is headed to Knoxville for Saturday's massive Texas-Tennessee showdown, and Clay sounds off after The Athletic reported the news without giving him credit for originally breaking the story. With the President coming to Neyland Stadium and two programs fighting over the "real UT," Clay weighs in on the Texas-Tennessee debate and explains who truly owns the title.

Texas/Tennessee Prediction, Trump on Rocky Top, & Falcons/Packers TNF Pick

Clay Travis reports that President Donald Trump will be in Knoxville on Saturday for No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, adding another layer to one of the biggest games of the college football season.

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Clay also breaks down the newly released Nielsen ratings from Week 3 of college football and sounds off on CBS losing the SEC. While Ole Miss-LSU delivered a massive audience for ABC, CBS’ USC-Rutgers matchup failed to crack the top 10 most-watched games of the weekend. Clay explains why the numbers continue to show the value of SEC football and looks ahead to the biggest matchups on the Week 4 slate.

Donald Trump Heading to Texas/Tennessee & CFB TV Ratings Disaster for CBS

Did Holly Rowe ruin Arch Manning?

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Clay Travis reacts to Manning’s noticeably reserved and stoic press conference Monday, one week after the Texas quarterback publicly apologized to Rowe after laughing at an AI-generated video depicting Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian slapping the ESPN reporter. Clay doubles down on his criticism of the entire controversy and what it has done to Manning in front of the media.

Holly Rowe RUINED Arch Manning, Brutal Day for NY Sports & Sketchy CFB Week 4 Lines

lay Travis is breaking down a loaded football weekend, starting with Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford as No. 7 LSU takes on No. 8 Ole Miss in one of the biggest games of the college football season.

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Clay is riding with LSU -3 and the Over 58.5 as Kiffin walks back into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to face the program he left behind. Can Pete Golding and the Rebels spoil Kiffin’s return, or will LSU leave Oxford with a massive SEC road win?

Clay also runs through his full College Football Week 3 betting card before turning to the NFL. After going 5-0 with his NFL picks in Week 1, Clay is back with his Week 2 selections, including Saints-Ravens Over 46.5, Vikings-Bears Over 48, Eagles -7, Eagles-Titans Under 39.5 and Buccaneers -8.5. Plus, Clay reacts to Thursday night’s Bills-Lions game after taking Buffalo -5.5 and the Over 55.

Then the show turns to the latest debates surrounding sports media.

LSU/Ole Miss, CFB & NFL Picks, Kaepernick, and Save Sports Act

DESCRIPTION: Clay Travis returns with a loaded Thursday edition of The Clay Travis Show, breaking down Thursday Night Football, his College Football Week 3 betting card, Derrick Henry’s place in NFL history, the fallout from the controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish and much more.

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Clay shares his Bills -5.5 and OVER 55 plays for Buffalo vs. Detroit, then looks at Derrick Henry’s remarkable longevity and his climb up the NFL’s all-time rushing list.

He also breaks down his top College Football Week 3 bets, the Macklemore controversy involving Robert Kraft and Gillette Stadium, and the debate over free speech and cancel culture.

Plus, Clay revisits Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan after the NCAA found replay protocols were not properly followed, and examines CBS losing the SEC football package to ESPN.

NFL picks, college football bets, Derrick Henry’s legacy, free speech and more—it’s all on The Clay Travis Show.

Bills-Lions TNF Picks + CFB Week 3, Derrick Henry’s Legacy, AOC vs. Bob Kraft, & MORE

Clay Travis is back with another edition of The Clay Travis Show, leading off with the controversy surrounding Arch Manning, Holly Rowe and the viral AI-generated meme that has taken over college football social media.

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After Texas completed its incredible 24-23 comeback over Ohio State, Steve Sarkisian walked away from Holly Rowe as she attempted to conduct a postgame interview. Rowe’s frustrated reaction quickly went viral and spawned countless memes, including an AI-generated video exaggerating the interaction between Sarkisian and Rowe.

When Manning was later asked about the memes, he laughed and admitted that he thought the AI video was funny. The reaction sparked backlash, and Manning eventually apologized to Rowe.

Clay’s position is clear: Arch Manning had absolutely nothing to apologize for.

Arch Manning Owes Holly Rowe NO Apology + Sydney Sweeney Drama - The Clay Travis Show

Clay Travis is back with a loaded Tuesday edition of The Clay Travis Show, covering everything from Arch Manning’s latest controversy and Oregon potentially tipping its own plays to Derrick Henry making NFL history, Gavin Newsom’s bizarre CNN fishing interview and a major issue involving ESPN and the College Football Playoff.

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Clay starts with Arch Manning, who apologized to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after receiving backlash for laughing about an AI-generated video depicting Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian slapping Rowe. Manning had called the viral edit “hilarious” during a media availability before issuing an apology and acknowledging that his comments were insensitive.

Arch Apologizes, Chiefs Dominate, & Sydney Sweeney

Clay Travis reacts to a wild opening Sunday of the NFL season before turning to the latest controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney and the backlash over her newest advertisement.

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Clay breaks down the biggest storylines coming out of NFL Week 1, including which teams impressed him, which performances raised immediate concerns and what — if anything — we should actually take away from one game as the 2026 season gets underway.

Then Clay turns to Sydney Sweeney and the reaction to an advertisement featuring the actress showing off her body. The campaign has generated criticism online, and Clay takes aim at what he sees as a major contradiction among some of the people upset by it.

Clay argues that many of the same people criticizing Sweeney for embracing her looks and sexuality are also the type of people who have defended Lindsay Clancy in her murder trial. He compares the reaction to the two women and explains why he believes it exposes a broader cultural double standard surrounding women, accountability and modern feminism.

NFL Week 1 Reaction, Monday Night Football Pick, + Sydney Sweeney Backlash & Lindsay Clancy

Clay Travis is back after a wild College Football Week 2 that completely changed the early-season conversation.

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Clay starts in Austin, where Texas pulled off a stunning fourth-quarter comeback to beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23. The Buckeyes appeared to have the game under control with a 23-3 lead, but Arch Manning and the Longhorns stormed back in the fourth quarter before Hollywood Smothers scored the game-winning touchdown with 25 seconds remaining.

It was one of the biggest wins of the young season and delivered on Clay’s prediction that Texas would beat Ohio State.

But the chaos didn’t stop there.

Texas Storms Back Over Ohio State, OU and Oregon Go Down, Top 10 in CFB, & SEC Power Rankings

Clay Travis is back with his picks for a massive football weekend, including two marquee College Football Week 2 matchups: Ohio State at Texas and Oklahoma at Michigan. Clay boldly predicts Texas will beat Ohio State and backs Oklahoma to win on the road, while breaking down the rest of his college football betting card.

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Clay also reacts to the 49ers’ 27-7 win over the Rams in Melbourne after backing Los Angeles, then gives his NFL Week 1 picks.

Away from football, Clay reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring those who lost their lives and the first responders who ran toward danger.

Finally, Clay revisits the Lindsay Clancy case and discusses the lone juror who refused to join the other jurors in finding her not guilty, resulting in a mistrial.

All that and more on the September 11, 2026 edition of The Clay Travis Show on Sport & State.

Texas Over Ohio State?, Oklahoma at Michigan, Rams Smoked, & Lindsay Clancy Jury Hero

Clay Travis reacts to the Seattle Seahawks’ win over the New England Patriots and asks whether the NFL crowned Drake Maye too early. What did the Patriots’ performance reveal about Maye, New England and where both teams stand to begin the 2026 season?
Clay then previews Thursday Night Football with his latest Hard Rock Bet pick, taking the Los Angeles Rams -4 against the San Francisco 49ers.
College football Week 2 is here, and Clay makes picks on some of the biggest games, backing Texas -1.5 and Oklahoma -5.5. His Blood Bank Guarantee is Oklahoma-Michigan UNDER the total. He explains why he likes each pick and what to expect from another loaded weekend.
Clay also reacts to jurors from the Lindsay Clancy trial speaking publicly about the lone juror who refused to join the others in finding her not guilty. He calls that juror an “American hero” and questions how the others reached their conclusions.
Finally, one year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah, Clay remembers Kirk’s life, influence and legacy.
All that and more on the September 10, 2026 edition of The Clay Travis Show on Sport & State.

Was Drake Maye Crowned Too Early? NFL & CFB Picks + Remembering Charlie Kirk 

Clay Travis reacts to a wild opening weekend of college football, including Michigan’s controversial finish against Western Michigan, Lane Kiffin and LSU’s ongoing battle with the SEC, Paul Finebaum’s criticism of LSU, and the biggest Week 1 storylines.

Michigan escaped Western Michigan after officials put one second back on the clock, giving the Wolverines another play and an eventual game-winning Hail Mary. Clay breaks down the controversial decision and the Big Ten’s explanation.

Clay also reacts to Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut after the Tigers destroyed Clemson 51-10, including Kiffin’s viral “Imagine if we had pro players” comment. Plus, the latest developments in LSU’s eligibility fight involving former professional players and Paul Finebaum’s fiery criticism of Kiffin.

Clay discusses NBC’s college football halftime show, Notre Dame’s win over Wisconsin, Oregon’s close call against Boise State, Miami’s Malachi Toney, and more.

Plus, Clay unveils the latest Sport & State Starting 11 and shares his newest Hard Rock Bet picks, including SMU-FSU and more Week 2 college football betting angles.

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