Total Sports Podcast | Sept 1, 2026 | Season 3, Ep. 34

**NFL Roster Cuts, Josh Jacobs Drama & College Football Is Back!**The NFL is officially down to 53! With teams making their final roster cuts, we’re taking a hard look at the decisions around the league. Which teams got it right? Which rosters have us scratching our heads? And which surprise cuts could come back to haunt teams once the regular season begins? With more than 1,000 players released during cutdown day, the roster-building process is far from over as teams turn their attention to the waiver wire and practice squads.We’ll also dive into the developing situation surrounding **Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs**, who was placed on the NFL’s Commissioner’s Exempt List. What exactly does that mean for Jacobs, the Packers' backfield, and his availability moving forward? Jacobs cannot practice or play while on the list, leaving Green Bay to adjust its plans heading into the season.And what does Jacobs’ situation mean for **Fantasy Football**? If you drafted him, should you panic? Is MarShawn Lloyd now a player to target? Could Green Bay’s addition of Kaleb Johnson change the fantasy outlook? We’ll break down the fallout and look at the players who could benefit across fantasy leagues nationwide.Then it’s time to hit the college football field!**Week 0 is officially in the books**, giving us our first taste of the 2026 college football season. We’ll discuss the biggest takeaways, surprises, performances and storylines from the opening weekend before turning our attention to a loaded **Week 1 slate**. With the preseason AP Top 25 led by Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas, the pressure is already on for the nation's top programs.Finally, **back by popular demand: Confidence Picks are returning for Season 3!**Each week, we’ll make our **Top 5 confidence picks**, ranking our selections from:**5️⃣ — Most confident game & spread****4️⃣ — Very confident****3️⃣ — Solid pick****2️⃣ — Feeling good, but cautious****1️⃣ — Least confident of our five picks**We’ll debate the games, break down the spreads, make our picks and see who can build bragging rights throughout Season 3.**The NFL is down to 53. College football is back. Fantasy football is heating up. And Confidence Picks are officially back!**It’s another packed episode of sports talk, predictions, debates and plenty of opinions you may—or may not—agree with!This episode of Total Sports Podcast is proudly sponsored by Promeed. Upgrade your sleep game with 100% long-strand mulberry silk bedding designed for better sleep, skin, and temperature control. Experience affordable luxury that keeps you cool all night long. Use Promo Code: EXECUTIVES2026 and get 15% off your entire order!Shop your official sports gear across all sports at Fanatics and their big sale today!https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/n4P04x🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6226714525564928