The X-Factor Sportz Podcast

Two weeks into the NFL season, what do we actually know — and which teams are REALLY good? On the Season XII Finale of The X-Factor Sportz Podcast, Jay Mondaine breaks down the biggest surprises, disappointments, contenders and question marks after the first two weeks of NFL football.🏈 On Episode 144:🔥 Who’s actually good after two weeks of the NFL season? 🐻 The Bears have some explaining to do after going from 59 points to just 3 🤕 Caleb Williams avoids a major injury — and Jay responds to the criticism surrounding his emotional reaction 🏹 How Kenneth Walker has changed the Chiefs offense 🐯 Is Lane Kiffin a big-time coach — or just a big name? 💰 BET THAT: Jay’s 5-leg NFL Week 3 card 🏆 Fantasy X-Factor: Start Him, Sit Him, Go Get Him ❌ X-Marks the Spot: Another hot take goes officially on the record ⏱️ 2-Minute Warning: “If you can change your mind, you can change your life.”Plus, we start the show by giving flowers to basketball legend Lisa Leslie after receiving her statue outside Crypto.com Arena.This is the Season XII Finale, so you already know we're putting some takes on the record before we go.👇 YOUR TURN: After two weeks, which NFL team are you completely buying — and which team do you think is fool’s gold?👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop your take in the comments 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you’re ready for Season XIIIThe X-Factor Sportz Podcast Sports. Takes. Real Conversations.KEEP THE RECEIPTS. 🧾#XFactorSportz #NFL #NFLWeek3 #Football #SportsPodcast

Are the Chicago Bears for real after dropping 59 points in Week 1? Caleb Williams and the Bears offense exploded against Carolina, but Jay Mondaine explains why Chicago’s defense may have been just as important to the win as the final score suggests.On Episode 143 of The X-Factor Sportz Podcast, we're breaking down what we learned from a wild football weekend.🐻 THE BEARS ARE FOR REAL?Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns as Chicago put up 59 points, but don't overlook what the Bears defense did when the game was tied 31–31. Is Chicago ready to become a legitimate NFC contender?🏈 WHAT WE'VE LEARNED ABOUT COLLEGE FOOTBALLTexas delivered a comeback win over Ohio State, the SEC is loading up the Top 10, and Jay has to admit something: he may have been WRONG about Oregon. Are the Ducks fool's gold?🏆 FANTASY X-FACTOR — WEEK 2Three players. Three decisions.🟢 START HIM: Jaxson Dart🔴 SIT HIM: Jordan Love🔵 GO GET HIM: Devaughn Vele🌶️ X-MARKS THE SPOT — HOT TAKE OF THE WEEKWe're putting another receipt on the record:Caleb Williams will finish TOP 3 in NFL MVP voting.Crazy after one week? Maybe. But if the Bears keep winning and this offense continues producing, Caleb could force his way into the MVP conversation.⏱️ 2-MINUTE WARNING:“Don't Let One Bad Day Become Your Identity.”One mistake, rejection or setback doesn't define who you are. Learn from it, make the adjustment and keep moving.👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:Which take from Episode 143 do you think Jay will be completely WRONG about by the end of the season? Drop your answer in the comments — because around here, we keep the receipts.👍 LIKE the episode💬 COMMENT with your biggest disagreement🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for more NFL, college football, NBA and college basketball debates, predictions and hot takes from The X-Factor Sportz Podcast.New episodes every Wednesday.#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #NFL #CollegeFootball #FantasyFootball

Has college football officially passed Dabo Swinney by? After Clemson’s 51–10 humiliation at the hands of LSU, Jay breaks down why Dabo’s old-school roster-building philosophy may no longer work in today’s transfer portal and NIL era. Plus, we preview the massive No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 5 Texas showdown and explain why Jay believes Arch Manning is ready for his signature moment. NFL Week 1 is here too, with Bet That! picks, upset predictions, and the debut of Fantasy X-Factor: Start Him, Sit Him, Go Get Him. We also hit the biggest quick-news stories around sports, including the Clippers/Kawhi Leonard punishment, Michigan’s controversial win, Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta, and Oregon’s close call against Boise State. Football is back, the takes are already hot, and Week 1 gave us plenty to argue about. Subscribe to The X-Factor Sportz Podcast and drop your takes in the comments!

Aaron Donald is BACK — and the Los Angeles Rams may have just built the most dangerous defense in the NFL. The crazy part? I called Donald’s return back in Episode 137. Now it’s time to talk about what his comeback REALLY means for the Rams and their Super Bowl chances. In Episode 141 of The X-Factor Sportz Podcast, Jay Mondaine breaks down why Aaron Donald doesn’t need to be the dominant 20-sack version of himself to completely change the Rams defense. Pairing one of the greatest defensive players ever with Myles Garrett could create matchup problems across the entire defensive front — and make Los Angeles a legitimate threat to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. 🏈 ALSO IN EPISODE 141: 🔥 AARON DONALD IS BACK How should the Rams use the 35-year-old Donald? Why his football IQ and situational impact could matter more than his stats, how his presence could unlock Myles Garrett, and why keeping Donald fresh for January could be the key to LA’s championship run. 💰 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 — BET THAT! College football is BACK, and we’re breaking down five marquee matchups with spreads, totals and predictions: • Clemson vs. LSU — UNDER 50.5 • Boise State vs. Oregon — Boise State +24.5 • Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame — UNDER 46.5 • Louisville vs. Ole Miss — Ole Miss -6.5 • SMU vs. Florida State — SMU -2.5 Which picks are you riding with — and which one am I completely wrong about? Drop YOUR Week 1 picks in the comments. 👀 BILL BELICHICK & NORTH CAROLINA After North Carolina’s win over TCU, are we finally starting to see Bill Belichick’s identity take hold? I explain why UNC’s defensive approach could get the Tar Heels to a bowl game this season. 🌶️ HOT TAKE OF THE WEEK Oregon will look MORE like the No. 1 team in college football this weekend than Ohio State. Plus: Shedeur Sanders’ path toward QB1 in Cleveland, NFL roster moves, USC’s shaky start, Missouri basketball news and more from around football. ⏱️ 2-MINUTE WARNING: “YOU ATTRACT WHAT YOU’RE READY FOR” Want success? Want the promotion? Want the opportunity? Writing down the goal isn’t enough. Your actions, habits, preparation and mindset have to match the life you say you want. You don’t just attract what you want — you attract what you’re READY for. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Does Aaron Donald make the Rams the team to beat in the NFC? And what’s your BEST college football Week 1 pick? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS. 👍 LIKE the episode 💬 COMMENT with your predictions 📲 SHARE it with a sports fan 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The X-Factor Sportz Podcast for weekly NFL, NBA, College Football and College Basketball takes, predictions and debates. 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday. #AaronDonald #LARams #NFL #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballPredictions #NFLNews #OregonDucks #OhioStateFootball #BillBelichick #ShedeurSanders #XFactorSportz

Which college football programs are under the MOST pressure to win a National Championship in 2026? On Episode 140 of The X-Factor Sportz Podcast, we're breaking down the five teams facing championship-or-bust expectations this season — and why the pressure is higher than ever. Plus, we're talking Cleveland Browns quarterback drama. Deshaun Watson has been named QB1, and while I think it's the wrong move, I understand exactly why Cleveland did it. 🔥 X-Marks the Spot — Hot Take of the Week: I'm putting this one on record: Shedeur Sanders will be the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback by Week 3. We also get into the controversy surrounding Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White and the WNBA, including the debate their attempted challenge to the league's eligibility rules has created. 🏈 On Episode 140: • Enes Kanter, Royce White & the WNBA controversy • Deshaun Watson named Browns QB1 • Top 5 college football teams under the most pressure to win it all • Why expectations are so high for Texas, Oregon, Notre Dame, Alabama & LSU • Shedeur Sanders starting by Week 3?! • 2-Minute Warning: Your life becomes what you focus on 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE: Which college football team is under the MOST pressure to win the National Championship — and will Shedeur Sanders be starting for Cleveland by Week 3? #CollegeFootball #ShedeurSanders #ClevelandBrowns #CFB #XFactorSportz