The Shawn Mackey Show

  The latest episode of The Shawn Mackey Show dives deep into an action-packed week across college football, Major League Baseball, and the NFL. Shawn breaks down NCAA upsets, the Chicago Cubs’ return to postseason success, and why the Chicago Bears might finally be turning a corner. College Football: Ranking Madness and Week 6 Matchups Week 5 of the college football season delivered plenty of upsets and ranking reshuffles. Illinois shocked USC with a 34–32 win, climbing to No. 22 despite fumbling twice at the goal line. Virginia’s upset over Florida State also sent shockwaves through the rankings. Yet, Ohio State maintained its No. 1 position, edging Washington 24–6 in a game that felt much closer than the score suggests. The ever-changing landscape of the AP Top 25 and ESPN power rankings continues to confuse fans and analysts alike. While Ohio State, Oregon, and Miami hold the top three spots in both systems, other placements — like Texas jumping from No. 10 to No. 9 without pl...

  In this episode of The Shawn Mackey Show , Shawn dives deep into a jam-packed week in sports, starting with the Chicago Cubs’ recent struggles. After losing five straight games, the Cubs’ lead in the wild card race began to dwindle. Despite a 10–3 win against the Mets, their inconsistent bullpen and cold bats continue to raise concerns. With key players like Kyle Tucker still on the injured list and new acquisitions such as Michael Soroka struggling to find rhythm, the Cubs must get hot fast if they hope to make a strong postseason run. The offense needs consistency, and the bullpen must stabilize before October baseball begins. Switching gears to college football, Shawn voiced frustration over the AP Top 25 rankings. With Ohio State holding firm at number one, Miami rising to number two, and Texas slipping despite a solid record, the unpredictability of sports writers’ votes leaves fans scratching their heads. The shake-up following Indiana’s decisive win over Illinois—knocking ...