Thursday Night Recap: Chaos, Touchdowns, and Taylor Swift!

John and Barry are still buzzing from Thursday night’s wild ride! Boise State's epic fail against South Florida? Check! UAB's insane shootout victory over Alabama State? Double check!

UAB's Strange Home-Field Advantage

Protective Stadium had a seriously weird vibe. Alabama State fans dominated the stands, even though UAB pulled off a 52-42 win! What's up with that?

Nebraska-Cincinnati: Football and... Swifties?

Nebraska barely squeaked by Cincinnati at Arrowhead, but the real story was the "Baby Mahomes" hype around Dylan Raiola and the Kelce-Swift sighting. Honestly, all the off-field drama is getting a little old.

Schwarber's Homerun Derby

Kyle Schwarber went absolutely bonkers, smashing FOUR home runs against the Braves! Philly dropped a ridiculous 19 runs, leaving Atlanta fans feeling like they were watching a football game... and not in a good way.

Corso's Farewell and Manning Wisdom

The guys also tackled Lee Corso’s last College GameDay. Everyone appreciates his legacy, but are we really still doing farewell tours? Then, the conversation shifted to Jerry Jones potentially trading Micah Parsons to Green Bay (say what?!), and finally, some Archie Manning wisdom for young Arch: "Get down or get out of bounds!" Classic Manning.

Special Guest: Greg Reed

The show wrapped up with a special interview with Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed. He talked about the positive changes happening in Alabama now that the Department of Labor has transformed into the Alabama Department of Workforce.

College Football is BACK, Y'all!

That's right, football season is officially here, and we're kicking things off with a BANG! For those of us in the ChumCity area, it all starts Friday night with a showdown between Auburn and Baylor. It's looking like a must-win game for Coach Freeze as he tries to get this season off on the right paw.

Bama follows up on Saturday against Florida State. But hey, the Tide and Tigers aren’t the only ones with HUGE games this weekend! The whole country is buzzing with epic matchups. Here are five games you absolutely CANNOT miss:

Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

Saturday, 110 AM CST

This isn't just the biggest game this week; it might be one of the biggest all year! The defending champ Buckeyes are rocking a new QB in Julian Sayin. The Longhorns are unleashing Arch Manning! A road game versus a top team is going to be a truly epic start to the season.

Syracuse Orange vs. Tennessee Volunteers

Saturday, 110 AM CST

Orange vs. Orange! This neutral-site game in Atlanta will be a sight to behold. The Vols, with their high-powered offense, are favored, but don't count out the Orange! They could surprise after the transfer of Nico Iamaleava.

LSU Tigers vs. Clemson Tigers

Saturday, 6:30 PM CST

Get ready for a battle of the real Death Valley! This game pits two Tiger teams against each other, each with national title aspirations. Keep your eyes peeled for Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

Sunday, 20 PM CST

The best part about Labor Day weekend? Sunday football! All eyes will be on the Gamecocks as they aim to prove their offseason hype is real. Can quarterback LaNorris Sellers deliver? We'll see if they can make a playoff statement!

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Miami Hurricanes

Sunday, 6:30 PM CST

Rounding out the top-ten matchups is this Sunday night battle. The Irish are looking to get back to title contention. Miami, is riding off an impressive season, welcomes Carson Beck to the team. Will the Hurricanes ride the transfer train to success?

Folks, this weekend is a dream come true for college football fanatics! Game on!

Newsom Slammed for Prayer Jibes After School Shooting

California Governor Gavin Newsom is catching heat after appearing to mock calls for prayer following the tragic school shooting in Minnesota. The Guv's social media post, hinting at the children being shot while praying, has sparked major backlash.

Ivey Fires Back at Newsom

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey didn't mince words, calling Newsom's comments "evil" and firmly stating, "Prayer works, Governor." She emphasized the faith of the victims and their families, stressing their need for prayers during this difficult time.

Psaki Joins the Fray

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki piled on, declaring that "Prayer is not freaking enough." Her comments echo a sentiment that prayer alone isn't sufficient to address the ongoing problem of school shootings.

Johnson Rebukes Newsom & Psaki

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) didn't hold back either, labeling Newsom "ridiculous" and accusing both Newsom and Psaki of attacking religion during a time of tragedy.

More Criticism for Psaki

Even former Trump White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt chimed in, calling Psaki's remarks "incredibly insensitive and disrespectful" to people of faith. The debate rages on.

Katrina: 20 Years Later, Lessons Forged in Alabama

This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving a trail of devastation. It wasn't just wrecked buildings; it was shattered communities fighting for survival.

Alabama's Katrina Story

Folks who lived through it will never forget. In Alabama, Katrina's storm surge hammered Mobile County and nearly wiped out Bayou La Batre’s fishing industry, threatening the livelihoods of generations. Homes, schools, and businesses were in ruins. Recovery? It had to be built from scratch. Billions in federal disaster relief needed management with accountability and transparency.

A Turning Point

Katrina exposed gaps in disaster preparedness and recovery. State and local leaders had to get creative. The response highlighted how critical accountability, transparency, and speed are in helping communities bounce back. Alabama’s lessons became part of a national conversation, reshaping how America responds to disasters.

Partners Emerge

Amidst the destruction, private sector partners stepped up to help rebuild. Companies like HORNE LLP got the job done with efficiency and were recognized for their work. "At least two Inspector Generals wrote up [HORNE’s] programs as what ought to be the national standard,” said Governor Barbour.

More Than Just a Job

HORNE’s role went beyond paperwork. Many employees were rebuilding their own communities. For Alabama, these lessons were lasting. The systems pioneered after Katrina became models for how HUD and ADECA would manage disaster recovery programs.

Lasting Impact

The restoration of Bayou La Batre’s fishing industry and rebuilding efforts across coastal Alabama were shaped by the standards set after Katrina. These lessons proved invaluable when Hurricanes Sally and Zeta struck in 2020. Communities from Mobile Bay to Baldwin County benefited from those hard-earned lessons.

A Stronger Nation

Katrina changed disaster recovery itself. Stronger oversight, better communication, and community-driven rebuilding became the new model. Alabama’s experience after Katrina is now part of the modern disaster recovery playbook, showing how our state's resilience helped shape a stronger, more prepared nation.

Resilience Matters

Twenty years later, the images of destruction in Alabama are still haunting. But so are the lessons of resilience and recovery. Communities rise when partners step in with urgency, accountability, and heart. For Alabamians, it’s a reminder of why Katrina’s legacy matters. Our state is better off thanks to those who stepped up during a time of need and helped change the game.

Auburn and Samford Crack Top Conservative Colleges List!

ChumCity scoop! Niche just dropped its 2026 rankings, and guess what? Auburn University and Samford University are making waves as some of the most conservative colleges in the good ol' US of A!

Ranking Rundown

Samford clocks in at a solid #20, with Auburn right behind at #22. That's a shakeup from last year, when UA and Auburn held spots #14 and #18, respectively. Talk about a changing tide!

What's Niche All About?

Niche's annual "Best Colleges" list dives deep, rating schools nationwide on everything from cost and campus vibes to academic cred. They crunch numbers from the U.S. Department of Education and student reviews to bring you the lowdown.

Bama's Standing

Even with a visit from The Donald himself earlier this year, UA landed at #29. Remember when Trump rocked Bryant-Denny last fall for the Alabama-Georgia game? Good times!

The Source

Reported by Riley McArdle, a political science senior at the University of Alabama and Chairman of the College Republican Federation of Alabama.

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