PMS 2.0 1656 - The Halloween Episode, TNF Recap, NFL Week 8 Preview/Picks, Nick Saban, IU Head Coach Curt Cignetti, Jessie Bates III, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys celebrate Halloween in their annual tradition, as a wild cast of characters takes over the progrum to react to last night’s Packers-Panthers showdown and everything happening around the football world, including making their picks for the Week 8 NFL slate. Joining the progrum, 7-time National Champion and the GOAT, Nick Saban, stops by to preview this weekend’s Big Ten matchup as Minnesota travels to Bloomington to take on Indiana. Coach Saban breaks down what to expect from both teams while also sharing his thoughts on some of the biggest storylines and intriguing matchups from around college football. Sticking with the highly anticipated Big 10 showdown, National Champion and Indiana Head Coach, Curt Cignetti, joins the boys to discuss his team's preparations for P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Coach Cig also dives into Indiana’s impressive defensive play thus far, provides an update on quarterback Josh Hoover, and shares his expectations as the Hoosiers look to keep their momentum rolling. Shifting gears to the NFL, Atlanta Falcons 3-time All-Pro Safety, Jessie Bates III, joins the lads following a historic performance in which he recorded an interception and a forced fumble. Bates reflects on his role as a cornerstone of Atlanta’s defense, the growing popularity of the Peanut Punch among defenders, and why he believes Michael Penix Jr. is the right man to lead the Falcons at quarterback. He also gives the boys a look inside the locker room and shares what it’s been like playing under Head Coach Kevin Stefanski. Make sure to subscribe to https://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices