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Reports confirm Philip Rivers is set to become NC State's next head coach — which is a combination of nostalgia, high risk, and jumping the money train. Miami, Notre Dame, and CFP implications. Plus! UNC's 8-4 path under Belichick and Panthers fans are directing their ire at refs and Canales after losing to Denver.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Philip Rivers Set to Become NC State's Next Head Coach08:00 - High Risk, Nostalgia Bait, & Money Train: Blueprint for Rivers32:00 - Housekeeping37:00 - College Football Playoff Expanding to 24 Teams: Regular Season Still Matters45:00 - Notre Dame Beats Miami & National Scramble: Ohio State, Michigan, & LSU Panic53:00 - Triangle CFB Watch: UNC’s Path from 4-8 to 8-4 & Duke’s ACC Title Hopes1:06:00 - Panthers Blow Denver Opportunity: Replay Controversy vs. Dave Canales Decisions1:28:00 - NFL Lightning Round1:41:00 - Hey JoeAnybody can podcast on a Monday — especially after reports indicate legendary quarterback Philip Rivers is officially set to take over as NC State's next head coach. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the hire, calling it a unique cocktail of "why not?", high-risk/high-reward, and ultimate nostalgia bait. The primary driver behind the move is jumpstarting the university's NIL money train, but it will only succeed if Rivers is surrounded by an elite, experienced coaching staff that handles administrative logistics while he builds culture and calls plays.Over in national college football news, the College Football Playoff will officially expand to 24 teams after this season, marking the end of the 12-team format. Contrary to predictions that expansion would kill intrigue, regular-season games still carry immense weight — highlighted by Notre Dame's controversial win over Miami (with the Canes missing Toney) and fan unrest across powerhouses like Ohio State, Michigan, and LSU. Locally, North Carolina handled business against UConn, keeping Bill Belichick's Tar Heels on track to turn last year's 4-8 debut into an 8-4 success story if they can navigate upcoming trap games. Meanwhile, Duke remains squarely in the race for a spot in the ACC Championship game.In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers cost themselves a victory against Denver. While fans are fuming over a fluky replay review interception, callers on the OG Sports Phone are placing the blame squarely on head coach Dave Canales' decision-making. The silver lining? The NFC South remains an absolute mess, meaning someone has to win it. Plus, an NFL Lightning Round and listener feedback in Hey Joe!OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to open up the inbox for an all-new OG Mailbag edition of Ovies & Giglio. First up? Why focusing exclusively on raw TV ratings data presents a flawed picture of program popularity. Joe and Joe break down how network scheduling slots, blowout leads, and cable carriage dynamics distort raw viewership numbers.Then it's to the hard court in Chapel Hill. The guys evaluate early-season anxiety around UNC basketball, separating real operational concerns under Michael Malone from classic opening-month overreactions. Switching to the NC State head coaching search, the guys address a popular national media comp: is hiring Philip Rivers straight from high school just a repeat of Trent Dilfer jumping from high school to UAB? The guys break down why donor alignment, NIL resources, and home-program support in Raleigh make Rivers' situation vastly different from Dilfer's tenure in Birmingham.Plus, the guys provide more post-op perspective on Dave Doeren's 14-year run at NC State following his final farewell presser, and react to the Carolina Hurricanes revealing their new Fanatics "Hometown Remix" gray jerseys featuring Stormy, oak leaves, and the Raleigh skyline. Plus! Civil War history? Maybe.OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are LIVE on YouTube to break down a packed slate of NFL and college sports headlines. The show kicks off with the Carolina Panthers as they enter a crucial, make-or-break four-game stretch. Moving on from defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero served as the ultimate reset button. Now, injuries aside, Dave Canales' squad has a prime opportunity to turn their season around against a Denver Broncos team that could easily be emotionally hungover after their emotional win over Kansas City.Switching to college football, the guys lock in their weekend predictions before diving into the latest news surrounding NC State's head coaching search. With momentum building toward Philip Rivers potentially landing the job in Raleigh, On3’s Conor O’Neill joins the show to preview the upcoming rivalry showdown between Duke and NC State, and explains how Wake Forest has quietly stayed alive in the chaotic ACC Championship race.After the Lightning Round, former NC State guard Casey Morsell stops by to talk college hoops, sharing his perspective on early-season basketball dynamics, roster builds, and life after the Wolfpack's historic ACC Championship run.Plus, live caller reactions and chat takes on the OG Sports Phone!OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Russell Wilson got thrown into the NC State coaching search, Philip Rivers flight tracking, Wes Durham on the CFP Committee, Mike Maniscalco on Canes goalie rotations, the guys need a new Canes Correspondent, and Elliott Avent in studio.0:00 - How Did Russell Wilson's Name Get Linked to the NC State Football Search?16:00 - OG Media Canes Correspondent Got A New Job23:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate26:00 - Wes Durham on Why the College Football Playoff Committee Is Ignoring Wake Forest55:00 - How Are the Carolina Hurricanes Managing Their Goalie Rotation After Nashville Loss?1:08:00 - Catching Up w/ Carolina Panthers1:19:00 - Elliott Avent In Studio: Elizabeth's Pecans & NC State Baseball's ACC Schedule1:33:00 - No Quarter Hour with James Giglio1:47:00 - Hey JoeHow on earth did Russell Wilson end up linked to the NC State football head coaching job?! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio kick off the episode pulling back the curtain on NFL insider media mechanics, agent connections, and how coaching search rumors get cooked up. While the guys dismiss the Wilson noise, they turn their attention to some interesting airport data.Then, ACC Network play-by-play voice Wes Durham joins the show. Wes breaks down why the College Football Playoff committee continues to give zero love to Wake Forest, analyzing what committee members are actually paying attention to and why Miami remains the focal point for national voters. Switching to the ice, Hurricanes Hockey Network voice Mike Maniscalco joins following Carolina's tough road loss against Nashville. Mike and the guys evaluate how Rod Brind'Amour is managing his goaltending rotation through the grueling regular-season grind.In the Lightning Round, the guys check in on the Carolina Panthers ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos.Plus, legendary former NC State baseball head coach Elliott Avent stops by the studio thanks to Elizabeth's Pecans. He reflects on college baseball, and offers his unfiltered take on the Wolfpack's bizarre ACC conference schedule. Finally, James Giglio drops in for another edition of the No Quarter Hour before opening up the phones for "Hey Joe".OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College hoops tipoff overreactions across the Triangle with Michael Malone's Heels and Justin Gainey's Wolfpack debuts, Geoff Collins in studio on coaching carousel mechanics and Philip Rivers to P4 questions, and Canes and Panthers in the Lightning Round.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Triangle Hoops Back! Let's Overreact!04:00 - Is Michael Malone's UNC Roster a Fixable Work in Progress?26:00 - How Will Justin Gainey's Meat-and-Potatoes Style Work at NC State?36:00 - Housekeeping40:00 - Geoff Collins: What Happens Behind the Scenes When a College Coach Is Fired Midseason?58:00 - Could Philip Rivers Successfully Jump Straight From High School to a Power 4 Head Coaching Job?1:15:00 - Lightning Round1:27:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate1:32:00 - Hey JoeJoe Ovies and Joe Giglio kick off the show by surveying opening night for college hoops. Duke, UNC, NC State, and Wake Forest all checked the box with victories, but the mood across the fanbases tells a very different story. The guys dive into Michael Malone's regular-season debut at North Carolina, urging fans on the OG Sports Phone to treat the Tar Heels as a work in progress rather than hitting the panic button after a gritty opening struggle. Over in Raleigh, new NC State head coach Justin Gainey showcased a meat-and-potatoes style, giving the Wolfpack a clear blueprint despite obvious frontcourt adjustments ahead. As for Duke? Well, certainly Duke is Duke.Then, former Georgia Tech head coach and UNC defensive coordinator Geoff Collins steps into the studio. Collins pulls back the curtain on the business of college football by explaining what actually happens inside an athletic department when a head coach gets fired midseason. Why do teams that make a midseason coaching change so frequently see a temporary emotional spark and winning surge? What structural hurdles would Philip Rivers face if he jumped directly from high school head coach to leading a Power 4 college football program without any college coaching stops in between? All that and why some of us must hand out full size candy bars at Halloween.In the Lightning Round, the guys touch on whether the Chicago Bears are legitimate NFC contenders, why the Carolina Hurricanes are always in the trade talk mix, and criticize how televising raw video replay feeds is negatively influencing official review outcomes in college football.OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.