ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of tonight’s Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon, his thoughts on Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza’s incredible season, Miami punching their ticket to the national championship & more! 

ESPN&rsquo;s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of tonight&rsquo;s Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon, his thoughts on Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza&rsquo;s incredible season, Miami punching their ticket to the national championship &amp; more!&nbsp;

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Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen and James Boyd&mdash;two powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio.
Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings a decade + years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts.
Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave.
Don&rsquo;t miss the dynamic duo that&rsquo;s redefining mornings in sports radio!

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ESPN's Sean McDonough Ahead of IU/Oregon tonight!

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00:00 – 13:11 – The NFL is back tonight, why the hell did last night’s tennis match go until 3:30 in the morning?, Patriots/Seahawks tonight, why are the Patriots not getting much respect nationally?

13:12 – 20:51 – Morning Checkdown

20:52 – 40:51 – The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don’t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis

40:52 – 1:06:40 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen’s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs?, Morning Checkdown

1:06:41 – 1:18:33 – Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he’s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue

1:18:34 – 1:24:33 – Questions for the Ravens heading into the season opener and can the Colts take advantage?, Marcus Freeman confirms he uses “enhancements” for his hair

1:24:34 – 1:49:07 – Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?, Morning Checkdown

1:49:08 – 2:01:11 – Anthony Richardson named QB2 for the Colts, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s attempt to get another year of eligibility, LSU hatred

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00:00 &ndash; 13:11 &ndash; The NFL is back tonight, why the hell did last night&rsquo;s tennis match go until 3:30 in the morning?, Patriots/Seahawks tonight, why are the Patriots not getting much respect nationally?
13:12 &ndash; 20:51 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
20:52 &ndash; 40:51 &ndash; The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don&rsquo;t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis
40:52 &ndash; 1:06:40 &ndash; ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen&rsquo;s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs?, Morning Checkdown
1:06:41 &ndash; 1:18:33 &ndash; Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he&rsquo;s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue
1:18:34 &ndash; 1:24:33 &ndash; Questions for the Ravens heading into the season opener and can the Colts take advantage?, Marcus Freeman confirms he uses &ldquo;enhancements&rdquo; for his hair
1:24:34 &ndash; 1:49:07 &ndash; Sports Illustrated&rsquo;s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?, Morning Checkdown
1:49:08 &ndash; 2:01:11 &ndash; Anthony Richardson named QB2 for the Colts, Trey Kaufman-Renn&rsquo;s attempt to get another year of eligibility, LSU hatred
2:01:12 -

Thursday 9/9: NFL kicks off tonight, Colts-Ravens preview, college eligibility & more! 

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00:00 – 20:07 – The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don’t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis

20:08 – 35:26 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen’s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs

35:27 – 47:21 - Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he’s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue

47:22 – 1:03:09 - Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?

00:00 &ndash; 20:07 &ndash; The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don&rsquo;t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis
20:08 &ndash; 35:26 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen&rsquo;s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs
35:27 &ndash; 47:21 - Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he&rsquo;s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue
47:22 &ndash; 1:03:09 - Sports Illustrated&rsquo;s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?

Best of Wednesday 9/9: NFL kicks off tonight, Colts-Ravens preview + Trey Kaufman-Renn's eligibility 

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00:00 – 14:09 – Back from the long holiday weekend, NFL/Colts kick off this week, a busy Week 1 slate of college football, Colts/Ravens notes: do the Colts have an advantage over Baltimore?, the controversial ending to Michigan/Western Michigan, Notre Dame and Indiana roll in their openers 

14:10 – 20:40 – Morning Checkdown 

20:41 – 41:10 – Former Colts lineman Joe Reitz joins us and is disgusted by his Western Michigan Broncos getting screwed on Saturday night, confidence in Daniel Jones after taking every off-season snap, his win-loss record for the Colts, winning ugly, how he thinks they stack up against the Ravens  

41:11 – 1:07:57– James’ run club with Jannero Pargo, the “higher sense of urgency” for the Colts heading into the season, what needs to be the end result of this season?, we put out a poll to get fan reaction of what they want this season, the Dolphins have blown up their roster, Morning Checkdown 

1:07:58 – 1:18:21 – College football recap: Kevin hates Gus Johnson, IU/Notre Dame roll, Purdue has Wake Forest up next, LSU/Clemson, Colts captains  

1:18:22 – 1:28:40 – Should IU fans be happy Michigan won for the good of the conference?, changes Kevin wants to see to college football following Michigan/Western Michigan  

1:28:41 – 1:50:54 – How much will Alec Pierce play in the season opener?, Colts/Ravens thoughts, college football thoughts, GOATs of the Week, Morning Checkdown  

1:50:55 – 2:04:59 – Justin Williams of the Athletic joins us to discuss Week 1 of the college football season, Bryce Underwood’s performance, will the committee penalize Michigan for their win against Western Michigan?, Alec Pierce and Sauce Gardner in Cincinnati, Josh Hoover’s debut and bloody nose, Arch Manning  

2:05:00 - 2:10:57 – The Crossover with Jake Query gives his thoughts on Clemson and Dabo Swinney, his run-in with a mystery sportscaster  

00:00&nbsp;&ndash; 14:09&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Back from the long holiday weekend, NFL/Colts kick off this week,&nbsp;a busy Week 1 slate of college football, Colts/Ravens notes: do the Colts have an advantage over&nbsp;Baltimore?,&nbsp;the controversial ending to Michigan/Western Michigan, Notre Dame and Indiana roll in their openers&nbsp;
14:10 &ndash; 20:40&nbsp;&ndash; Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
20:41&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;41:10&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Former Colts lineman Joe Reitz joins us&nbsp;and is disgusted by his Western Michigan Broncos getting screwed on Saturday night,&nbsp;confidence&nbsp;in Daniel Jones after taking every off-season snap,&nbsp;his win-loss record for the Colts,&nbsp;winning ugly,&nbsp;how he thinks they stack up against the Ravens&nbsp;&nbsp;
41:11&nbsp;&ndash; 1:07:57&ndash;&nbsp;James&rsquo; run club with Jannero Pargo,&nbsp;the &ldquo;higher sense of urgency&rdquo; for the Colts heading into the season, what needs to be the end result of this&nbsp;season?,&nbsp;we put out a poll to get fan reaction of what they want this season, the Dolphins have blown up their roster, Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
1:07:58&nbsp;&ndash; 1:18:21&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;College football recap: Kevin hates Gus Johnson, IU/Notre Dame roll, Purdue&nbsp;has Wake Forest up next, LSU/Clemson, Colts captains&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:18:22&nbsp;&ndash; 1:28:40&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Should IU fans be happy Michigan won for the good of the&nbsp;conference?,&nbsp;changes Kevin wants to see to college football following Michigan/Western Michigan&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:28:41&nbsp;&ndash; 1:50:54&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;How much will Alec Pierce play in the season&nbsp;opener?,&nbsp;Colts/Ravens thoughts, college football thoughts,&nbsp;GOATs of the Week, Morning Checkdown&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:50:55&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;2:04:59&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Justin Williams of the Athletic joins us&nbsp;to discuss Week 1 of the college football season, Bryce Underwood&rsquo;s performance,&nbsp;will the committee penalize Michigan for their win against Western&nbsp;Michigan?,&nbsp;Alec Pierce and Sauce Gardner in Cincinnati, Josh Hoover&rsquo;s debut and bloody nose,&nbsp;Arch Manning&nbsp;&nbsp;
2:05:00 - 2:10:57 &ndash; The Crossover with Jake Query gives his thoughts on Clemson and Dabo Swinney, his run-in with a mystery sportscaster&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tuesday 9/8: Colts-NFL get ready for kickoff, CFB recap + GOATS!

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ESPN's Sean McDonough Ahead of IU/Oregon tonight!

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