First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
What this show covers
CowboysNFL debatesShedeur SandersDak PrescottLakersNFLCollege Football PlayoffNotre DameLSUMiamiVictor WembanyamaChicago BearsLos Angeles LakersNBACaleb Williams
What listeners will find here
Cowboys pressure, Lakers hopes, and a big opening for Shedeur Sanders
The episode centers on whether Dak Prescott deserves major blame for Dallas falling to 3-5 while still sitting second in the NFC East. It also checks in on the Lakers with Ezra Frech and looks at Shedeur Sanders getting a start in Cleveland after Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol.
NFL top-5 clashes, LSU playoff pressure, and Notre Dame’s season-defining test
This hour jumps from a sharp NFL top-five debate to big college football stakes for LSU and Notre Dame. Stephen A. Smith and Mad Dog disagree on contenders, then the focus shifts to what missing the CFP could mean for LSU and why Notre Dame’s matchup with No. 1 Miami feels like a must-win.
Wembanyama’s monster night, Caleb’s Chicago hype, and a LeBron-free Lakers debate
This hour centers on three big sports questions: how to size up Victor Wembanyama’s 52-point explosion, whether Caleb Williams and the Bears can rival the cultural pull of MJ’s Bulls in Chicago, and if Luka Doncic’s hot-start Lakers look better without LeBron. It’s a fast-moving debate show built around bold comparisons and early-season stakes.
