The Starting 5

The Starting 5
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Smart takes, bold bets, and debates that sound a lot like your group chat — if your group chat knew what it was talking about. From fantasy football to game-day drama, The Starting 5 brings insight, banter, and a fresh voice to the world of sports. New episodes every week. Join the huddle.

  1. 12/17/2025

    Trophy Talk to Title Runs: Heisman Winner, CFP Picks & NFL Playoffs

    Trophy Talk to Title Runs is the perfect way to kick things off as The Starting 5 is finally back after a four-week hiatus. The boys dive straight into playoff football and break down what’s really going on with the Kansas City Chiefs — what’s broken, what’s fixable, and what should have fans worried heading into January. Then the conversation heats up with Joe Burrow rumors swirling out of Cincinnati — smoke or real fire? The crew debates whether the Bengals should panic and what a potential Burrow exit would mean for the NFL landscape. On the college side, we react to the latest Heisman Trophy winner and make our picks for who takes home the College Football Playoff crown. From NFL playoff pressure to championship futures, this episode is loaded with takes, debates, and everything you missed while we were gone.

  2. 11/20/2025

    Rookies in the Ring: NFL’s Young Guns & CFB/Hoops Talk

    In this week’s episode, the guys break down the youth movement taking over the NFL. A handful of young, explosive teams are gearing up for the postseason—but will their lack of playoff experience come back to bite them when the lights get brightest? We debate which up-and-coming squads are real threats and which ones might fold under January pressure. We also swing through the college landscape, hitting the latest shakeups in football and checking in on early-season college basketball storylines. From breakout players to coaching drama to what it all means heading into bowl season and conference play—it’s all on the table. Strap in. It’s Rookies in the Ring, and the future of football is stepping up to fight.

  3. 11/14/2025

    Emergency Call-Up From the Brother League

    This week on The Starting 6, chaos strikes the roster—so we made a call to the Brother League. Cole’s brother gets the emergency promotion of a lifetime as he steps in to fill the lineup and hold the squad together. We break down the week’s biggest headlines, fire off some questionable takes, dive into NFL and college football storylines, and let the newest “Sixth Man” prove whether he’s a franchise player… or headed back to the minors next week. Strap in—because anytime we reach into the Brother League, you know it’s about to get entertaining.

  4. 11/06/2025

    Crossing The 50: NFL Edition

    In this week’s episode, we’re Crossing the 50—hitting the midpoint of the NFL season and breaking down who’s charging toward the end zone and who’s getting stuffed at the line. We dive into the World Series fallout, the biggest surprises and letdowns of the NFL halfway point, and the shifting landscape of college football as contenders start separating themselves. Plus, with college basketball finally tipping off, we take a first look at early storylines and teams to watch. A little debate, a little chaos, and a whole lot of sports talk—strap in for another week of The Starting 5.

  5. 10/23/2025

    The Rise of Rashee, the Fall of Coaches, and the NFL’s Great Equalizer

    The Chiefs are back — and Rashee Rice might just be the spark that lit the fuse. This week, The Starting 5 breaks down Kansas City’s midseason turnaround and how Mahomes finally found his guy. Then we shift gears to college football’s wild coaching carousel — from James Franklin’s shocking Penn State exit to Billy Napier’s downfall in Gainesville and the ripple effects of the NIL era. Are boosters and buyouts killing patience in the sport? Nick Saban seems to think so… and we might agree. Finally, we dive into the NFL’s biggest storyline no one’s talking about — parity. From the top seeds to the bottom feeders, any team can win on any Sunday this year. Join Cannon, Bug, Coley P, D-Money, and Coach Camp as they debate, roast, and rank the week’s biggest headlines in the latest Starting 5’s Top 5

  6. 10/08/2025

    NFL’s New Rookie Reality: Start or Bust

    The Starting 5 are back at the mics for another wild week in football. We break down all the biggest storylines from around the league — upsets, breakout performances, and who’s quietly fading fast. Then we dive deep into the new NFL trend taking over: rookie quarterbacks getting tossed straight into the fire with zero patience and no veteran mentor in sight. Are teams ruining future stars or just speeding up the learning curve? As always, we wrap it up with our fan-favorite segments — “Stud or Dud” and “Bet the House” — plus a few hot takes you’ll definitely argue about in the group chat.

  7. 10/01/2025

    Mahomes Magic Reloaded

    Week 4 didn’t disappoint — upsets, statement wins, and maybe… just maybe… the Kansas City Chiefs are back. The Starting 5 breaks down all the NFL action, from shocking performances and game-changing injuries to who’s legit and who’s fool’s gold. We debate if Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have finally flipped the switch, dive into the latest college football shake-ups, and hand out our signature Stud or Dud picks. Plus, plenty of banter, bold predictions, and a few hot takes that might age like fine wine… or sour milk.

  8. 09/25/2025

    IR & SEC Stars

    Week 3 of the NFL was a war of attrition — stars dropping like flies and depth charts getting tested early. We break down the biggest injuries, what they mean for contenders, and how fantasy managers should pivot. Then we turn to college ball, where Missouri keeps making noise as a legit SEC power. Plus, hot takes, bold predictions, and all the laughs and banter you expect from The Starting 5.

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Smart takes, bold bets, and debates that sound a lot like your group chat — if your group chat knew what it was talking about. From fantasy football to game-day drama, The Starting 5 brings insight, banter, and a fresh voice to the world of sports. New episodes every week. Join the huddle.

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  • Creator
    The Starting 5
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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