The road to the Super Bowl begins on Monday Night Football as the Kansas City Chiefs open the 2026 season against the Denver Broncos. To get you ready, we’re joined by ChiefsDigest.com publisher and leading beat writer Matt Derrick.

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The road to the Super Bowl begins on Monday Night Football as the Kansas City Chiefs open the 2026 season against the Denver Broncos. To get you ready, we&rsquo;re joined by ChiefsDigest.com publisher and leading beat writer Matt Derrick.
Thanks to our sponsors Thompson Sales, Colton's Steakhouse, and Dead Eye Gun &amp; Pawn in Sparta!

One of the best-known names in Ozark’s sports, Scott Puryear, is back with his own sports podcast! In each podcast Scott will talk area sports and national sports topics of local interest, plus have interviews with area sports personalities from past and present.

One of the best-known names in Ozark’s sports, Scott Puryear, is back with his own sports podcast! In each podcast Scott will talk area sports and national sports topics of local interest, plus have interviews with area sports personalities from past and present.

One of the best-known names in Ozark’s sports, Scott Puryear, talks with area sports and national sports topics of local interest, plus have interviews with area sports personalities from past and present.

Around The Ozarks Sports Scene

One of the best-known names in Ozark’s sports, Scott Puryear, is back with his own sports podcast! In each podcast Scott will talk area sports and national sports topics of local interest, plus have interviews with area sports personalities from past and present.

One of the best-known names in Ozark’s sports, Scott Puryear, is back with his own sports podcast! In each podcast Scott will talk area sports and national sports topics of local interest, plus have interviews with area sports personalities from past and present.

Matt Derrick, ChiefsDigest.com

When you shout "Coach Woods" on the Missouri State sideline, you might want to be a little more specific! 🏈 Legendary 72-year-old coach Sparky Woods is back on the field as an assistant for the Bears—coaching alongside his son, MSU first-year head coach Casey Woods. Sparky joins the podcast to talk about the joy of sharing the sideline with his son, looking back on a storied collegiate coaching career, and giving us an insider’s look at what truly makes head coach Casey Woods tick.

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When you shout "Coach Woods" on the Missouri State sideline, you might want to be a little more specific! 🏈 Legendary 72-year-old coach Sparky Woods is back on the field as an assistant for the Bears&mdash;coaching alongside his son, MSU first-year head coach Casey Woods. Sparky joins the podcast to talk about the joy of sharing the sideline with his son, looking back on a storied collegiate coaching career, and giving us an insider&rsquo;s look at what truly makes head coach Casey Woods tick.
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Sparky Woods, MSU Football Assistant Coach (& Father of Head Coach Casey Woods)

Can the Nixa Eagles get back to the state title game for a third straight year? Senior quarterback and Missouri State commit Adam McKnight joins the show to give us the inside scoop! The three-sport standout talks about the high expectations for Nixa football this season, his preparation for the gridiron, and leading the Eagles into a massive fall campaign. 🏈 

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Can the Nixa Eagles get back to the state title game for a third straight year? Senior quarterback and Missouri State commit Adam McKnight joins the show to give us the inside scoop! The three-sport standout talks about the high expectations for Nixa football this season, his preparation for the gridiron, and leading the Eagles into a massive fall campaign. 🏈&nbsp;
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Adam McKnight, Nixa High School Senior Quarterback

Friday night lights and fall sports are officially back! 🏈 When a new high school season kicks off, there is only one person to call: Chris Parker, Chief Editor of Ozarks Sports Zone. Chris breaks down everything you need to know heading into the new school year—from contenders on the gridiron and the pitch to standout athletes in volleyball, softball, girls golf, and tennis. If you want the ultimate roadmap to the fall sports scene in the Ozarks, this is the episode for you.
    
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Friday night lights and fall sports are officially back! 🏈 When a new high school season kicks off, there is only one person to call: Chris Parker, Chief Editor of Ozarks Sports Zone. Chris breaks down everything you need to know heading into the new school year&mdash;from contenders on the gridiron and the pitch to standout athletes in volleyball, softball, girls golf, and tennis. If you want the ultimate roadmap to the fall sports scene in the Ozarks, this is the episode for you. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks to our sponsors,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.coltonssteakhouse.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.coltonssteakhouse.com/">Colton's Steak House</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deadeyegunsupply.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.deadeyegunsupply.com/">Deadeye Gun &amp; Pawn</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thompsonsales.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.thompsonsales.com/">Thompson Sales</a>! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Matt Derrick, ChiefsDigest.com

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