Hour 2: Manuch, Jimmy B, and C.C. tackle the State 48 Question on the NFC West race, break down the Cardinals’ rookie-heavy roster and Walter Nolan III’s injury, go around the state in “Campus Quickies” with Hod Rabino, Glenn P. Howell, and Mitch Strohman, and spotlight George Springer as the A/C Experts Hot Player of the Week.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 49:30

In the second hour, Manuch, Jimmy B, and C.C. kick things off by debating the State 48 Question of the Day, sharing their predictions on how the NFC West will shape up this season. Manuch then highlights the Arizona Cardinals’ decision to keep all seven of their 2025 draft picks on the 53-man roster, breaking down expectations for the young group in year one. The guys also discuss first-round pick Walter Nolan III, who remains sidelined with a calf injury and will begin the season on the PUP list. In “Campus Quickies,” the crew previews the opening weekend of college football with insights from ASU insider Hod Rabino on the Sun Devils’ matchup against NAU, Arizona Wildcats analyst Glenn P. Howell ahead of their clash with Hawaii, and NAU play-by-play voice Mitch Strohman on the Lumberjacks’ preparations to face ASU in Tempe. The hour wraps with the A/C Experts Hot Player of the Week, honoring George Springer, who batted .423 with 4 home runs, 6 RBIs, and 8 runs scored over his last seven games.