The Clay Travis Show
Clay Travis covers the biggest stories in sports with strong opinions and debates, focusing on college football, the NFL, sports media, business, and culture. He also explores where sports intersect with politics, money, and media. The show is live, unscripted, and features interviews and commentary.
Episodes
Clay Travis Show: Josh Allen Is the NFL's Best QB, Shane Gillis Gym Controversy & Metallica's Message
Is Josh Allen officially the best quarterback in the NFL? Clay Travis breaks down Allen's incredible performance against the Los Angeles Rams and explains why he'd take the Buffalo Bills superstar over Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow. Clay also fires back at critics bringing race and identity politics into NFL quarterback debates, arguing that athletic excellence—not race&mdas
Clay Travis Show: Georgia Stuns Alabama, Texas Chokes vs. Oklahoma & NFL Coaching Disasters
College football chaos takes center stage as Clay Travis breaks down Georgia's massive win over Alabama, a controversial missed pass interference call, and Kirby Smart's explosive locker room speech. Clay examines Texas' shocking collapse against Oklahoma, Arch Manning's costly turnovers, Kentucky's thrilling overtime victory over LSU, and the latest SEC power rankings and College Football Playoff
Clay Travis Show: Dak Prescott EMBARRASSED! Cowboys Collapse, Nick Saban's Bold Move & WNBA Controversy
The Dallas Cowboys suffer another embarrassing loss, and Dak Prescott faces a furious fan as Clay Travis questions whether Dallas will ever become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Plus, Nick Saban reveals the story behind benching Jalen Hurts for Tua Tagovailoa, and Enes Kanter Freedom exposes what he describes as the NBA's ties to Nike and China. Clay also breaks down his college football and N
Clay Travis Show: Enes Kanter's WNBA Bombshell, DraftKings Lawsuit & College Football Picks
Clay Travis welcomes former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom into the Nashville studio for a provocative conversation about the WNBA, transgender athletes, and his proposed Nashville Balls franchise. Plus, Clay breaks down the Seminole Tribe's lawsuit against DraftKings, delivers his Georgia-Alabama college football picks, and examines the latest Heisman Trophy odds. Clay also weighs in on the Paramou
Clay Travis Show: Trump’s Lamar Jackson Shoutout Breaks the Internet + Clay’s CFB Picks
Clay Travis reacts to President Donald Trump’s surprising shoutout to Lamar Jackson and his mother and explains why he believes politics and identity have distorted the way fans talk about sports. Clay also breaks down his biggest college football and NFL picks, including Georgia-Alabama, and weighs in on the continued backlash against Sophie Cunningham over her stance on men competing in wo
Clay Travis Show: They’re Trying to Cancel Sophie Cunningham
Clay Travis unloads on the sports media after The Athletic argues Sophie Cunningham is too “combustible” to remain paired with Caitlin Clark, and he explains why he sees a glaring double standard compared with the treatment of Colin Kaepernick. Clay also torches ESPN over early SEC kickoff times and shares his brutal kidney stone experience—and why watching the Braves reminded hi
Clay Travis Show: SEC Rankings Are Broken, NFL Reactions & WNBA Common Sense
Clay Travis breaks down a wild college football weekend, calls out the AP poll and SEC scheduling, and reacts to the biggest NFL storylines. Plus, Sophie Cunningham sounds off on WNBA fans, Chris Rock takes aim at woke culture, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clay Travis Show: Braves Advance, Charles Barkley Blasts Democrats & the Cornell Consent Debate
Clay Travis kicks off the weekend with a packed edition of The Clay Travis Show, celebrating the Atlanta Braves’ playoff victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and the remarkable story of pitcher Ray Kerr before turning to his biggest college football and NFL picks for the weekend. Clay also responds to a lengthy Guardian profile about him and explains why he continues building new media ven
Clay Travis Show: WNBA’s A’ja Wilson Decision, Cornell Controversy & NFL Picks
Clay Travis reacts to the controversy surrounding A’ja Wilson’s confrontation with an Indiana Fever fan and the WNBA’s explanation that Wilson entered a “player escape lane.” Clay explains why he believes the league’s response raises questions about accountability and discusses the broader cultural tensions surrounding Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Indiana F
Animal Thunderdome: Rhino Attacks SUV, Bears Break Into Car & Sea Lion Attacks Paddleboarder
This week on Animal Thunderdome, Clay Travis and Danny G break down another unbelievable collection of man-versus-animal encounters from around the world. A massive black rhino repeatedly charges and rams a safari SUV in southern Africa. In India, a wild elephant wanders into a populated area with deadly consequences. Then, a mama bear and her cubs break into a parked vehicle in Tennessee’s
Clay Travis Show: Israel-Bound FlyDubai Terror Plot, College Football Picks & Cornell Case
On today’s Clay Travis Show, Clay reacts to reports of an alleged terror attack aboard a FlyDubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, including reports that one pilot stabbed another before passengers and crew intervened. Clay also discusses how the story was covered by major American news networks. Then it’s a loaded sports slate. Clay reacts to Texas A&M’s rough start,
Clay Travis Show: Clay Rips MLB Playoff Schedule, Inside Trump’s Oval Office & Kings Hot Mic Controversy
Clay Travis takes aim at Major League Baseball for scheduling the Braves-Phillies playoff series in the middle of the work and school day, arguing that MLB is shutting everyday fans and kids out of the biggest games of the season. Clay also takes listeners inside his visit to the Oval Office with President Donald Trump and Buck Sexton, including a surprise speakerphone conversation with Marco Rubi
Clay Travis Show: President Trump + Texas Beats Tennessee, SEC Power Rankings & Cam Ward
Clay Travis recaps a massive football weekend and shares his interview with President Donald Trump from the Texas-Tennessee game at Neyland Stadium. Trump discusses college sports, Arch Manning, the possibility of helping resolve a future Major League Baseball labor dispute, memorable trades in sports history, and other topics. Clay also breaks down Texas’ road win over Tennessee, including
Clay Travis Show: President Donald Trump on College Football, Sports, Crime & the Economy
Clay Travis catches up with President Donald Trump during the Tennessee/Texas game for a wide-ranging interview. President Trump joins Clay to talk about his love of sports, the importance of protecting college athletics, and the bipartisan effort in Washington surrounding the future of college sports. Trump also weighs in on Arch Manning’s NFL potential, his favorite sports memories, and so
Clay Travis Show: Texas-Tennessee Showdown, Arch Manning & Clay’s College Football Picks
Clay Travis is headed to Knoxville for one of the biggest games of the college football weekend: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee. Clay breaks down the matchup, the pressure facing Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon, Arch Manning, the Vols’ offensive line, Neyland Stadium’s home-field advantage and why he expects a low-scoring battle between the two UTs. Clay also reacts to
Clay Travis Show: Texas vs. Tennessee: Trump, Arch Manning & Clay Travis’ College Football Picks
On the latest edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay previews a massive college football weekend headlined by No. 1 Texas at Tennessee in Neyland Stadium. Clay gives his pick for the showdown, discusses Arch Manning’s return to the Manning family’s Tennessee roots, and breaks down what he expects with President Donald Trump attending the game. Clay also runs through his biggest college
Clay Travis Show: Trump Heads to Texas-Tennessee as Clay Makes His Pick
Clay Travis breaks down a massive weekend of college football, starting with the news that President Donald Trump is expected to attend the highly anticipated Texas vs. Tennessee showdown in Knoxville. Clay explains why the matchup could become one of the biggest games of the season and gives his prediction, taking Tennessee to cover in what he expects to be a low-scoring battle against Arch Manni
Clay Travis Show: Arch Manning, Texas-Tennessee & the Sports Media Meltdown
On the latest edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay previews a massive college football weekend headlined by Arch Manning and Texas traveling to Tennessee for a marquee SEC showdown. Clay reacts to Arch Manning’s latest press conference and argues that the intense reaction to Manning laughing at a viral meme has resulted in the Texas quarterback becoming far more guarded with the sports medi
Clay Travis Show: le Miss Beats LSU, Trinidad Chambliss Shines & Kaepernick’s NFL Combine Take
Ole Miss takes down LSU, and Clay Travis explains why Trinidad Chambliss — not the coaching drama — was the biggest story of the game. Clay breaks down the Rebels’ huge win, what Ole Miss fans proved by not storming the field, and the latest SEC and college football landscape. Plus, Clay reacts to Vanderbilt’s unbelievable last-second win over NC State, unveils his latest c
Clay Travis Show: Clay’s College Football Picks, LSU Showdown & the Holly Rowe-Arch Manning Fallout
Clay Travis is ready for a huge football weekend with his latest college football and NFL picks, including his prediction for LSU in one of the weekend’s biggest matchups. Then, Clay dives into the controversy surrounding Holly Rowe, Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning after an AI-generated meme sparked outrage and demands for apologies. Clay explains why he believes the reaction has gotten com
Clay Travis Show: Derrick Henry Chases NFL History, Michigan’s Controversial Win & LSU-Ole Miss Drama
Clay Travis breaks down why Derrick Henry deserves even more attention as the Ravens star continues climbing the NFL’s all-time rushing leaderboard—and why his combination of production, longevity and durability could become increasingly difficult for future running backs to match. Clay also reacts to the NCAA acknowledging an officiating error surrounding Michigan’s final play a
Clay Travis Show: Defending Arch Manning After Holly Rowe Meme Backlash
Clay Travis comes out swinging over the controversy surrounding Arch Manning, Holly Rowe and Steve Sarkisian after Manning faced backlash for laughing at an AI-generated meme stemming from Texas’ dramatic win over Ohio State. Clay argues that sports media has lost its ability to distinguish between internet humor and real-world behavior — and explains why he believes Manning never shou
Clay Travis Show: Chiefs Find Their Missing Piece? Kenneth Walker Explodes, Arch Manning Apologizes & CFP Shakeup
Clay Travis breaks down a huge opening week of football, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs and Kenneth Walker’s monster 173-yard performance. Has Kansas City finally found the rushing attack Patrick Mahomes needs to make another Super Bowl run? Clay also reacts to Arch Manning’s apology after laughing at an AI-generated Steve Sarkisian and Holly Rowe video and examines the social me
Clay Travis Show: Josh Allen Goes Superman, Derrick Henry Dominates & Titans Hit Rock Bottom
The NFL is back, and Clay Travis has plenty of Week 1 takes. On this NFL edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay breaks down Josh Allen’s four-touchdown performance and explains why the Bills quarterback remains his MVP pick and Buffalo his choice to win the Super Bowl — even as questions remain about whether the Bills defense is good enough to get them there. Clay also reacts to another
Clay Travis Show: Arch Manning Silences the Doubters as Texas Stuns Ohio State
Arch Manning delivered when Texas needed him most. On this college football edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay breaks down Texas’ dramatic comeback victory over Ohio State and explains why the win should silence the premature criticism surrounding Arch Manning. With Texas now sitting atop Clay’s rankings, he also explains why college football needs to stop obsessing over undefeated
Clay Travis Show: Remembering 9/11, Ripping Australia’s “Woke” NFL Moment & Football Picks
Clay Travis opens the show by marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, reflecting on the extraordinary bravery of the first responders and passengers of Flight 93 and explaining why younger generations need to understand what America experienced that day. He also recommends The Looming Tower and The Only Plane in the Sky and revisits the unforgettable story of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther,
Clay Travis Show: Texas WILL Beat Ohio State — And Arch Manning Will Win the Heisman
Clay Travis is making his call: Texas will beat Ohio State. Clay breaks down the massive SEC-Big Ten showdown, explains why he believes Arch Manning is headed for a Heisman Trophy season, and names Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman as a player who could explode against the Buckeyes. Plus, Clay reacts to Drake Maye’s disastrous three-interception performance as the Patriots blow a 10-point lead
Bet The Board: NFL Week 1 Best Bets: Rams-49ers, Bills-Texans, Bengals-Bucs & More
NFL Week 1 is here, and Todd Furman and Payne Insider are breaking down the biggest games, betting angles, matchups and storylines across the opening weekend. The guys dive into Rams vs. 49ers and the challenges surrounding their trip to Australia, including Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense against a depleted San Francisco defense. They also break down Buccaneers vs. Bengals, with Baker Mayfi
Bet The Board: College Football Week 2 Picks: Texas-Ohio State, Michigan-Oklahoma & Best Bets
College Football Week 2 is loaded, and Bet the Board breaks down the biggest games, betting lines and matchups across the country. Adam Kramer and Brad Powers start with the heavyweight showdown between Texas and Ohio State, examining Arch Manning, the Buckeyes’ offensive line, Steve Sarkisian’s pressure to win a marquee game and the key matchup advantages that could determine who come
Clay Travis Show: NFL Is Back, LSU Backs Down to SEC & Michigan’s Controversial Win
The NFL is officially back, and Clay Travis breaks down the Seattle Seahawks’ season-opening matchup with the New England Patriots, including what to expect from Sam Darnold, Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel. Then Clay dives into a packed college football slate. LSU backs down in its legal battle with the SEC over the eligibility of players who participated in NFL training camps, avoiding a showdo
Clay Travis Show: Lane Kiffin’s Viral LSU Speech, College Football Top 10 & SEC Power Rankings
Clay Travis breaks down a huge opening week of college football, starting with SMU’s 27-24 road victory over Florida State and what the loss could mean for Mike Norvell as frustration continues to build among Seminoles fans. Clay examines FSU’s upcoming schedule and why the situation surrounding Norvell could become one of the biggest coaching stories of the season. Then Clay unveils h
Clay Travis Show: Western Michigan Was ROBBED by the Big Ten
Clay Travis is sounding off after a wild opening weekend of college football — and he says Western Michigan was ROBBED. Clay breaks down the controversial ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan after the Big Ten restored one second to the clock and gave the Wolverines another Hail Mary attempt. He explains why he believes the decision was indefensible, examines the Big Ten’s explanati
Clay Travis Show: Lindsay Clancy Mistrial, LSU’s Huge Gamble & Rutgers Humiliated
Clay Travis reacts to the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. With 11 jurors reportedly prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity and one juror refusing to agree, Clay examines the case, the insanity defense, personal responsibility, and why he believes the outcome raises much larger questions about how the law treats parents accus
Clay Travis Show: SEC Sues LSU & Lane Kiffin as College Football Erupts Into Legal Chaos
The SEC is suing LSU and Lane Kiffin in a stunning legal battle that could reshape college football — and attorney-turned-sports commentator Clay Travis breaks down exactly what’s happening. On this edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay explains the dueling court proceedings involving LSU, the SEC and the eligibility of players who pursued NFL careers before attempting to return to col
Clay Travis Show: 11 College Football Week 1 Picks, LSU-Clemson & the AOC 2028 Threat
Clay Travis is back with his College Football Week 1 gambling picks, breaking down 11 games and revealing his best bets as the new season gets underway. Clay explains why he likes Clemson to cover against Lane Kiffin and LSU, why Stanford could keep things closer than expected against Miami, and what he sees in matchups involving Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin-Notre Dame, Florida State, Ole Miss-Loui
Clay Travis Show: 10 Years After Colin Kaepernick, the Murder Rate Tells a Different Story
Ten years after Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem, Clay Travis revisits the protest movement that transformed the NFL and American politics — and argues that the consequences of Black Lives Matter, Defund the Police and anti-police activism deserve far more scrutiny. Clay examines murder trends from the years following Kaepernick's protest and contrasts them with the sh
Clay Travis Show: College Football Is Back: Bill Belichick Wins, Clay’s Top 5 & National Title Pick
College football is officially back, and Clay Travis is breaking down the biggest storylines from Week Zero. Clay reacts to Bill Belichick and North Carolina pulling off a huge win over TCU, explains why USC’s attendance problems could signal trouble for Lincoln Riley, and reveals his preseason College Football Top 5 — including his pick to win the national championship. Plus, Clay mak
Clay Travis Show: Jemele Hill Rips Stephen A. Smith, Senator Kennedy’s Wild Lane Kiffin Take & College Football Chaos
On the latest episode, Clay Travis reacts to Jemele Hill’s criticism of Stephen A. Smith, including her argument that Smith has echoed “right wing” talking points in his criticism of Jasmine Crockett. Clay pushes back on Hill’s argument and explains why he believes people should be judged by their ideas and individual choices rather than expectations based on race or gender
Clay Travis: The WNBA’s Transgender Player Problem, Good Good Golf Backlash & Colin Kaepernick 10 Years Later
Clay Travis breaks down one of the biggest questions facing the WNBA: How does the league define who is eligible to compete? Clay examines the WNBA career of Layshia Clarendon, the league’s past support for Clarendon’s gender identity, and why he believes that history could create a legal dilemma if Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White or other biological men seek eligibility for the WNBA.
College Football Has Become Pro Sports: Clay Travis Says It’s Time to Fix the NCAA
On this edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay asks a fundamental question about the state of college athletics: What exactly is a college athlete anymore? With players transferring repeatedly, quarterbacks commanding millions of dollars, eligibility battles ending up in court and even an NFL player potentially returning to college football after participating in Cleveland Browns training camp, Cla
Clay Travis Show: Remembering Dolly Parton, WNBA Chaos & Why Hollywood Should Move to Nashville
Clay Travis opens the show by remembering Tennessee and country music legend Dolly Parton, reflecting on her extraordinary legacy, her impact on his home state, and why her Imagination Library may be one of the greatest charitable endeavors ever created by an American celebrity. Then, Clay dives into the latest controversy surrounding the WNBA after Charles Barkley says the league needs to make cl
Welcome to The Clay Travis Show: Common Sense in a World Gone Crazy
Welcome to The Clay Travis Show. If you've been wondering what comes next with Sport & State, this episode is a pretty good roadmap. Clay breaks down the stories that matter, calls out the double standards that don't make sense, and tackles everything from the Enes Kanter-WNBA controversy and college football's broken rules to Deshaun Watson, ESPN price hikes and a heartbreaking Nashville trag
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