Pardon My Take
Pardon My Take

Sep 30, 2026 · 3h 8m

Case Keenum sparks Bears upset as Stanford Steve surveys college football

CFB With Stanford Steve, Bears QB Case Keenum, Bears Crush The Eagles, Baseball Playoffs And FAQ's

The episode pairs a veteran quarterback’s emotional return with a wide-ranging examination of coaching, quarterback development, and college football’s shifting hierarchy.

3 key takeaways
  1. 1Case Keenum explains how preparation, hard counts, and Ben Johnson’s creative plan shaped his standout Bears return.
  2. 2Stanford Steve assesses contenders, coaches, quarterbacks, and pressure points across a volatile college football landscape.
  3. 3The hosts debate the Eagles’ collapse, quarterback reputations, and whether established narratives still fit the evidence.

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Case Keenum explains the preparation and personal meaning behind returning as the Bears’ Monday night starter, including his children watching him play.

The brief

The hosts open amid playoff baseball heartbreak, then move through Manchester City’s legal troubles and the Bears’ upset of Philadelphia before the guest interviews begin.

The Bears discussion centers on Ben Johnson’s creative offense and Case Keenum’s performance, while the hosts question Philadelphia’s preparation, Jalen Hurts’ play, and Nick Sirianni’s standing.

Stanford Steve joins for an extended college football survey, weighing Texas, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Indiana, Florida, Oregon, and other teams through coaching and quarterback development.

Keenum describes preparing for an emotional Monday night start, working with Johnson, using hard counts, and playing in front of children who could finally watch him compete.

The episode closes with NBA media day, Marvel and media debates, Charles Barkley’s possible retirement, listener FAQs, interview habits, and familiar show bits.

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