OutKick Hot Mic

Diego Pavia and Shedeur Sanders are NOT the same. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Chapters 00:00 - The Diego Pavia controversy explained 00:52 - Why this situation is bigger than one player 01:40 - NIL and the power shift in college football 02:28 - Who really controls the sport now? 03:15 - Coaches vs players in the new era 04:02 - The money behind the decisions 04:48 - Why fans should care about this 05:32 - Is college football losing its identity? 06:18 - What happens next for players like Pavia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strap in, folks, because the Wild West of NIL has officially moved from "lucrative side hustle" to "architectural renovation demands." Hutt and Chad dive into the latest recruiting horror story: a blue-chip prospect who refused to sign unless the booster club installed a commercial-grade sauna in his childhood home. We’re not talking about a nice walk-in shower—we’re talking cedar planks, volcanic rocks, and enough steam to hide the fact that he’s only a three-star recruit on film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The PGA Tour won so why are they still acting bitter? If LIV Golf is collapsing and the money war is over, it’s time to stop the punishment and let the best players in the world compete again. Plus, Hutt and Chad break down why Brendan Sorsby is a perfect example of where we are in sports right now. Sports betting is everywhere… and it’s positioned no different than any other sponsor. Players are told “Don’t Bet On It” and then see “Bet On It”. It’s weird and hard to find the perfect balance. And OutKick Senior College Writer, Trey Wallace joins to discuss The Big 12’s big play with RedBird Capital, the Brendan Sorsby betting scandal, March Madness expansion and the NIL Arms Race in baseketball: Kentucky and Tennessee are opening the checkbooks like never before. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Simms gets CUT from NBC and suddenly a bizarre NFL rumor explodes coincidence or cover-up? The Mike Vrabel–Diana Rossini story just dragged another big name into the chaos, and the timing is raising serious questions. Plus, Fox Sports Broadcaster, Tim Brando joins Chad to break down the NCAA possibly expanding both Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad puts on his tinfoil hat and his "Relationship Expert" jersey to tackle the most important dynamic in college hoops: The Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Power Balance. David Pollack joinst the show to discuss the Brendan Sorsby gambling issue and the potential for a ban from college football. Plus, Dr. Cason Shirley on the injury outlook for new NFL rookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices