Howard’s Playbook Episode 72: Auburn vs Georgia Preview, NFL Week 5 Reactions & F1 Title Race Heats Up
Howard is back after a week off for midterms and fall break. Auburn comes off a bye with Georgia looming and Howard breaks down what needs to change — play calling, turnovers, and getting the run game going against the nation’s best. The Texans finally get a win and Stroud looks good doing it. NFL Week 5 had plenty to talk about — Vikings are 5-0, the Chargers are really bad, and the division standings are a mess across the board. NCAA Week 6 reactions including Florida looking like a fraud, Kentucky making a statement, and Georgia apparently paying the refs. Plus a Shark Tank breakdown on what makes a great product and the F1 title race tightening up with Kimi able to clinch in Austin. Episode 72 is packed.
Auburn gets the W against Vanderbilt but Howard isn't sugarcoating it — a blocked punt TD saved the day and there's a lot to clean up before Tennessee. The Texans are 0-3 again and Howard is sounding the alarm. Kirk Cousins is quietly making history as the first QB to throw 3 TDs in each of his first 3 games of a season. Florida looks like a legit national title contender, Alabama got it together, and Mississippi State is for real. Plus athlete pregame meal breakdowns from Usain Bolt's 100 chicken nuggets to Messi's plain pasta, and F1 Baku recap with Max having a great weekend. Episode 71 is a full one.
21 Sept 2026
Episode 70: Are the Texans Repeating Last Season's Mistakes? Auburn Drops One to Florida & NFL Week 2 Biggest Surprises
Howard breaks down a tough 44-39 loss for Auburn against Florida and doesn't hold back — 7 sacks, tackling issues, and an O-line that has to be better. NFL Week 2 reactions are in too — the Jets are for real, the Saints might be good, the Falcons are a mess, and the Texans are dangerously close to repeating last season's bad habits. NCAA Week 3 reactions with LSU vs Ole Miss delivering and Louisville making a playoff push. Plus a look at the most exciting upcoming cars — new Camaro, Corvette C9, Dodge Copperhead and more. Episode 70 is packed.
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