8-29-26 Saturday Scramble: Can You Trust the Brewers in the Playoffs? + Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame & Packers Questions
Are the Milwaukee Brewers ready for the playoffs?
On this week's Saturday Scramble, we dive into the biggest questions surrounding the Brewers as the postseason picture comes into focus. If the MLB playoffs started TODAY, how confident should Brewers fans feel? What else does this team need to prove before October?
⚾ MILWAUKEE BREWERS
The Brewers have been one of the best teams in baseball—but the National League is loaded.
Can Milwaukee be trusted against the best teams in the NL? Is this one of the strongest National Leagues we've ever seen? And what will the Brewers need to show down the stretch to prove they're legitimate World Series contenders?
🏈 WISCONSIN BADGERS vs. NOTRE DAME
The Wisconsin Badgers have a major opportunity ahead—but what does Wisconsin need to prove in 2026?
We'll look ahead to Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame and debate the ONE thing the Badgers need to prove when they take the field against the Fighting Irish.
🧀 GREEN BAY PACKERS
With the preseason now complete, what is the Packers' biggest question mark heading into the regular season?
Is it the offensive line? Running back? Cornerback?
We'll also discuss how the Green Bay Packers can overcome adversity early in the season and what needs to happen for this team to get off to a strong start.
Join Saturday Scramble for Milwaukee Brewers playoff talk, Wisconsin Badgers vs. Notre Dame, Green Bay Packers analysis, college football, and the biggest debates in Wisconsin sports.
22 Aug 2026
8-22-26 Saturday Scramble: Misiorowski Outduels Chris Sale & Brewers Look PLAYOFF Ready! + Trey Smack Does It AGAIN
Riley Jauch hosts with Jesse Nelson, who's live outside Fiserv Forum after last night's opening night of the AVCA First Serve! They discuss the 3-set loss for No. 6 Badgers Volleyball versus No. 3 Kentucky in last night's season opener, and they compare the results to their expectations for this coming Badgers Football season... So we’re asking: Will Wisconsin Football start its season better against Notre Dame than Wisconsin Volleyball did against Kentucky? Jesse also responds once again to the Notre Dame fans who are ATTACKING him after his viral "take" that the Badgers CAN beat the Fighting Irish, and he lays out an ACTUAL path for the Badgers to pull off an upset during the season opener at Lambeau Field! Plus, have the Packers finally found their kicker? Then, Packers rookie Trey Smack remained perfect in the preseason, going 4-for-4 against Denver! After years of uncertainty since Mason Crosby, is Green Bay’s kicking problem finally over?
Voice of Badgers Volleyball, Jon Arias, also joins Riley and Jesse live outside Fiserv Forum to talk about how Wisconsin can bounce back after last night's loss to Kentucky. Plus, they discuss the value of early-season showcase matches for this young Badgers roster and new players to watch for, as well as what to expect in today's match versus No. 7 Louisville, and how Wisconsin stacks up against the nation's best this year! Plus, the Brewers have the best record in MLB — and they just made another statement against one of the National League’s best. They react to Jacob Misiorowski outdueling Chris Sale as Milwaukee takes down the NL East-leading Braves. Is this series at American Family Field a potential preview of October baseball? They also react to some VERY positive news for Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff, who will avoid another shoulder injury! Finally, after ESPN Chicago called Brewers fans “front-runners,” Riley and Jesse have some thoughts. Are Cubs fans really in position to question Milwaukee’s fanbase?
Brewers playoff hype. Packers preseason takeaways. Badgers pressure. Let’s Scramble.
15 Aug 2026
8-15-26 Saturday Scramble: Brewers in Trouble? + Packers Preseason Overreactions
The Milwaukee Brewers are in a fight—and the Chicago Cubs are lurking.
After Milwaukee's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, the Brewers face some real questions heading into the final stretch of the season. Are the injuries the main reason for Milwaukee's inconsistency, or should Brewers fans be worried about this team's ability to deliver in October?
We'll debate whether you trust this version of the Brewers in the postseason, what the ideal starting rotation looks like, and whether anyone outside of Jacob Misiorowski gives you the same level of confidence. Plus, the bullpen continues to be a concern as Milwaukee tries to position itself for a deep playoff run.
⚾ BREWERS TALK
Should Brewers fans be worried about the Cubs?
Are the injuries responsible for Milwaukee's inconsistencies?
Can this team be trusted in October?
What is the Brewers' ideal playoff rotation?
How important is Jacob Misiorowski's next start?
🏈 PACKERS: REAL, FAKE OR PRESEASON?
The Green Bay Packers played the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, giving us plenty to debate—but how much should we actually take away from the preseason?
We'll put some of the biggest takeaways through the *Real, Fake or Preseason?* test:
Trey Smack drilling 58-yard field goals
Brandon Cisse looking like he belongs
The Packers' backup defense getting shredded
Jordan Morgan looking comfortable at left tackle
Plus, what aren't we talking about enough when it comes to the Packers? We've spent months discussing Matt LaFleur's philosophy, Jordan Love's MVP potential, Tucker Kraft's extension and Micah Parsons—but is there another storyline that could ultimately define Green Bay's season?
Join us for another Saturday Scramble covering the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and the biggest debates in Wisconsin sports.
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