Best of The Week: Michigan-WMU WILD ending, NFL Week 1 Primer, Season predictions

This week on the podcast John reacted to the crazy ending to the Michigan-Western Michigan game and gave his thoughts on if the officials made the right call. Later, he gets you ready for Week 1 of the NFL season and tells you the best games to have on your TV at one time. Finally he wraps up the w…

49ers-Rams Reaction, Rams Under Pressure & the Best NFL Games to Watch Sunday

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the 49ers' win over the Rams in Australia and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the international matchup. With the Rams coming up short, all eyes are now on Los Angeles and how the team responds after its season-opening loss. John takes …

Patriots-Seahawks Reaction, 49ers-Rams Predictions, MIddlekauff Mailbag

The NFL season is officially underway, and on this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the Seattle Seahawks beating the New England Patriots in the season opener and breaks down what stood out from the first game of the new NFL season. John takes a closer look at the Seahawks, what the …

2026 NFL Kickoff: Patriots-Seahawks Predictions, Baker Mayfield gets PAID, Aaron Donald OUT for Week 1

The NFL is officially back, and on this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the biggest storylines heading into the new season, from player news and international games to the latest developments across college football. John breaks down Aaron Donald and the latest surrounding one of t…

NFL Futures: Division Winners, Wild Card Picks, NFL MVP + Major Award Predictions

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the latest NFL news before making his 2026 NFL predictions, including his picks for division winners and the teams he believes will make the playoffs. John starts with Tua Tagovailoa starting for the Atlanta Falcons, discussing the quarterbac…

CFB Week 1 Reaction: Western Michigan-Michigan, Clemson-LSU, Boise State-Oregon

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into another loaded week of college football, breaking down the biggest games, programs, and storylines making headlines around the sport. John starts with Western Michigan vs. Michigan, examining the Wolverines' performance and what the game tell…

The Return of Kauff on Campus: Big Ten vs. SEC, Arch Manning, Notre Dame & More

On this episode, John Middlekauff and Jackson Groff take a deep dive into the biggest storylines in college football, with plenty to debate as the season begins to take shape. They kick things off with the ongoing Big Ten vs. SEC debate. Which conference is truly the best in college football, and …

Aaron Donald is BACK on Rams, Bill Belichick & UNC gets REVENGE on TCU, USC & Florida State in TROUBLE?

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the shocking return of Aaron Donald to the NFL. After stepping away from football, the future Hall of Famer is back—and John breaks down what motivated the comeback, what Donald can still bring to the field, and what his return means for the le…

NFL Training Camp Mailbag: Differences between Dak Prescott & Brock Purdy, Can Commanders keep Jayden Daniels HEALTHY? Is the Chiefs roster OLD?

It’s a massive Middlekauff Mailbag on this episode of 3 & Out as John Middlekauff tackles your biggest questions and debates from around the NFL with the regular season right around the corner. John takes a wide-ranging look at the league’s biggest storylines, from quarterbacks  to coaches, front …

Lane Kiffin’s Role in Recruiting Former NFL Players to CFB Revealed, NFL Pro Bowl is Cancelled, 5 Major Concerns

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff covers a loaded slate of NFL and college football storylines, including the latest around Lane Kiffin and the evolving landscape of college football. John also takes a closer look at the Pro Bowl and what the event being canceled by the NFL means, befor…