The Clay Travis Show

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Clay Travis takes on the biggest stories in sports with the opinions, arguments, and perspective that have defined his career. Every weekday, Clay goes beyond the scoreboard to tackle college football, the NFL, sports media, business, culture, and the stories everyone is arguing about right now. When sports collide with politics, money, media, or the culture at large, those conversations are on the table too. Smart, opinionated, funny, and never afraid of the argument, The Clay Travis Show is Clay talking sports his way, live and without a script.

  1. 21h ago

    Clay Travis Show: Clay’s College Football Picks, LSU Showdown & the Holly Rowe-Arch Manning Fallout

    Clay Travis is ready for a huge football weekend with his latest college football and NFL picks, including his prediction for LSU in one of the weekend’s biggest matchups. Then, Clay dives into the controversy surrounding Holly Rowe, Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning after an AI-generated meme sparked outrage and demands for apologies. Clay explains why he believes the reaction has gotten completely out of hand. Plus, Cam Ward calls himself a “very good quarterback” despite the Tennessee Titans’ struggles, Dan Le Batard questions ESPN’s hiring and diversity practices, Colin Kaepernick says he’s still training for an NFL comeback, and Clay discusses the latest developments surrounding the Protect College Sports Act. It’s a packed Friday edition of The Clay Travis Show covering college football, the NFL, sports media and the biggest stories heading into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clay Travis Show: Clay’s College Football Picks, LSU Showdown & the Holly Rowe-Arch Manning Fallout

  2. 1d ago

    Clay Travis Show: Derrick Henry Chases NFL History, Michigan’s Controversial Win & LSU-Ole Miss Drama

    Clay Travis breaks down why Derrick Henry deserves even more attention as the Ravens star continues climbing the NFL’s all-time rushing leaderboard—and why his combination of production, longevity and durability could become increasingly difficult for future running backs to match. Clay also reacts to the NCAA acknowledging an officiating error surrounding Michigan’s final play against Western Michigan and discusses whether the controversy could matter if Michigan eventually enters the College Football Playoff conversation. Plus, Clay discusses Macklemore, AOC and the debate over free speech and cancel culture; the latest drama surrounding LSU and Ole Miss; Sam Leavitt’s injury designation; and his early college football picks. Clay also weighs in on the WNBA commissioner conversation before explaining why he believes CBS Sports made a major mistake by losing its longtime SEC football package. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clay Travis Show: Derrick Henry Chases NFL History, Michigan’s Controversial Win & LSU-Ole Miss Drama

  3. 2d ago

    Clay Travis Show: Defending Arch Manning After Holly Rowe Meme Backlash

    Clay Travis comes out swinging over the controversy surrounding Arch Manning, Holly Rowe and Steve Sarkisian after Manning faced backlash for laughing at an AI-generated meme stemming from Texas’ dramatic win over Ohio State. Clay argues that sports media has lost its ability to distinguish between internet humor and real-world behavior — and explains why he believes Manning never should have been pressured to apologize. Clay compares the controversy to Peyton Manning’s classic Saturday Night Live sketch, the viral Justin Herbert–Laura Rutledge meme, and the old Terry Tate commercials as he makes his case about comedy, satire and outrage in modern sports media. Plus, Clay reacts to the debate surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s football-themed ad, examines new reporting on how much powerhouse programs including Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, LSU, Texas A&M, Miami, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Alabama are spending on college football rosters, and discusses proposed federal legislation aimed at establishing new rules for college athletics. Finally, Clay looks at the enormous differences in state and local taxes facing NFL stars such as Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson depending on where they play and live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clay Travis Show: Defending Arch Manning After Holly Rowe Meme Backlash

  4. 3d ago

    Clay Travis Show: Chiefs Find Their Missing Piece? Kenneth Walker Explodes, Arch Manning Apologizes & CFP Shakeup

    Clay Travis breaks down a huge opening week of football, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs and Kenneth Walker’s monster 173-yard performance. Has Kansas City finally found the rushing attack Patrick Mahomes needs to make another Super Bowl run? Clay also reacts to Arch Manning’s apology after laughing at an AI-generated Steve Sarkisian and Holly Rowe video and examines the social media backlash surrounding the Texas quarterback. Plus, Clay dives into the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams and the massive decision facing ESPN, including whether Amazon, Netflix, YouTube or Apple could enter the bidding for playoff games. Also on the show: the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s sports betting ad, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore potentially tipping plays, Gavin Newsom saying he wouldn’t run for president if Kamala Harris enters the 2028 race, Clay’s early Super Bowl prediction, and why Tesla’s self-driving technology has made him optimistic about the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clay Travis Show: Chiefs Find Their Missing Piece? Kenneth Walker Explodes, Arch Manning Apologizes & CFP Shakeup

  5. 4d ago

    Clay Travis Show: Josh Allen Goes Superman, Derrick Henry Dominates & Titans Hit Rock Bottom

    The NFL is back, and Clay Travis has plenty of Week 1 takes. On this NFL edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay breaks down Josh Allen’s four-touchdown performance and explains why the Bills quarterback remains his MVP pick and Buffalo his choice to win the Super Bowl — even as questions remain about whether the Bills defense is good enough to get them there. Clay also reacts to another monster performance from Derrick Henry, who rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns, and wonders whether football will ever see another running back with Henry’s combination of longevity and production. Plus, Caleb Williams and the Bears explode for 59 points, Bryce Young shows signs of progress, and Clay argues that Cleveland needs to move on from Deshaun Watson. Then Clay unloads on his Tennessee Titans after their loss to the Jets, declaring that he’s “out” on Cam Ward and questioning whether Tennessee could eventually find itself back in the quarterback sweepstakes. Plus: Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, the Vikings’ comeback, the Packers’ slide, Dallas panic and Clay’s Broncos-Chiefs Monday Night Football pick. And later, Clay weighs in on the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney, defending her decision to capitalize on her fame and build businesses of her own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clay Travis Show: Josh Allen Goes Superman, Derrick Henry Dominates & Titans Hit Rock Bottom

  6. 4d ago

    Clay Travis Show: Arch Manning Silences the Doubters as Texas Stuns Ohio State

    Arch Manning delivered when Texas needed him most. On this college football edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay breaks down Texas’ dramatic comeback victory over Ohio State and explains why the win should silence the premature criticism surrounding Arch Manning. With Texas now sitting atop Clay’s rankings, he also explains why college football needs to stop obsessing over undefeated records and start rewarding teams for playing difficult schedules. Then, Clay reacts to Oklahoma State’s stunning upset of Oregon, what went wrong for the Ducks, Michigan’s victory over Oklahoma, John Mateer’s struggles, Missouri’s win over Kansas, and another strong weekend for the SEC. Plus, Clay reveals his latest College Football Top 10 and SEC power rankings, with Texas at No. 1 overall, followed by LSU and Ohio State. He also weighs in on the controversial Tennessee-Texas kickoff time and discusses ESPN College GameDay’s decision to feature Sen. Ted Cruz for a conversation about proposed college-sports legislation. It’s a full reaction to one of the wildest weekends of the college football season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clay Travis Show: Arch Manning Silences the Doubters as Texas Stuns Ohio State

  7. Sep 11

    Clay Travis Show: Remembering 9/11, Ripping Australia’s “Woke” NFL Moment & Football Picks

    Clay Travis opens the show by marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, reflecting on the extraordinary bravery of the first responders and passengers of Flight 93 and explaining why younger generations need to understand what America experienced that day. He also recommends The Looming Tower and The Only Plane in the Sky and revisits the unforgettable story of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther, “The Man in the Red Bandana.” Then Clay turns to football, reacting to the 49ers’ win over the Rams in Australia and blasting the land acknowledgment delivered before the game. He argues that America should take notice of what happens when cultural institutions embrace these ideas and discusses seeing similar land acknowledgments on American college campuses. Plus, Clay breaks down his biggest college football and NFL picks, including Alabama-Kentucky, Tennessee-Georgia Tech, Texas and LSU, before weighing in on the latest controversy surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial and the holdout juror who refused to change his vote. Finally, Clay reacts to John Fetterman appearing at the Republican Midterm Convention and asks whether the Pennsylvania Democrat may be politically closer to Republicans than his own party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clay Travis Show: Remembering 9/11, Ripping Australia’s “Woke” NFL Moment & Football Picks

  8. Sep 10

    Clay Travis Show: Texas WILL Beat Ohio State — And Arch Manning Will Win the Heisman

    Clay Travis is making his call: Texas will beat Ohio State. Clay breaks down the massive SEC-Big Ten showdown, explains why he believes Arch Manning is headed for a Heisman Trophy season, and names Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman as a player who could explode against the Buckeyes. Plus, Clay reacts to Drake Maye’s disastrous three-interception performance as the Patriots blow a 10-point lead against Seattle and questions whether New England was crowned as an NFL contender too soon. He also makes his Rams-49ers pick from Australia and reveals his Super Bowl prediction. In college football, Clay weighs in on the Big Ten changing its instant replay process following the controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish, the latest developments in LSU’s battle with the SEC, and why he likes Oklahoma to shut down Michigan. Clay also reacts to the viral Lindsay Clancy juror interview and marks the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination with his thoughts on Kirk’s legacy and the conspiracy theories surrounding his murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clay Travis Show: Texas WILL Beat Ohio State — And Arch Manning Will Win the Heisman
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Clay Travis takes on the biggest stories in sports with the opinions, arguments, and perspective that have defined his career. Every weekday, Clay goes beyond the scoreboard to tackle college football, the NFL, sports media, business, culture, and the stories everyone is arguing about right now. When sports collide with politics, money, media, or the culture at large, those conversations are on the table too. Smart, opinionated, funny, and never afraid of the argument, The Clay Travis Show is Clay talking sports his way, live and without a script.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
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