On this episode of Buck’s Beat, Buck Belue breaks down the Falcons’ heartbreaking season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Positives:
🏈 Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. looked legit — showing outstanding pocket presence, mobility when needed, and a clutch gene that gives fans hope.
🤝 Kyle Pitts is starting to build real chemistry with Penix.
💪 Tyler Allgeier ran hard and effectively.
✅ Elijah Wilkinson held his own in a tough spot on the line.
🔒 Defensively, rookies Billy Bowman Jr. and Xavier Watts impressed in their first NFL starts.

The Negatives:
⚠️ GM Terry Fontenot has left way too many holes on this roster — center, OT, WR2, DL, and CB2 all need upgrades.
❓ What are the Falcons doing with first-round pick Jalen Walker? Buck says they must put him in a better position to succeed.
📉 Both coordinators get a failing grade for Week 1.
🚫 Mike Hughes was exposed again at CB2.
😬 Younghoe Koo’s missed kick to tie it at the end was tough — but Buck says that’s not why Atlanta lost.

📺 Buck calls it like he sees it: the Falcons have talent, but glaring roster holes and bad coaching decisions cost them the game.

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• Pest Around the College Football World
• Bulldog Beat

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• SEC Dual-QB
• Top 5 - CF teams
• Picks of the Week

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• What's Poppin' - College football week 2
• Game of the Day - Mich/Okla
• Bulldogs - Name the score
• Sting 'Em - Haynes King hold up?
• Mizzou/Kansas

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Week 1 of the college football season is in the books, and Buck Belue says it’s time to slow down on the hot takes. Alabama doesn’t suck, and Arch Manning isn’t a bust. Buck was most impressed with the LSU defense and Ohio State’s new-look unit under DC Matt Patricia.

The SEC is stacked with dual-threat quarterbacks this year, and Buck is joined by CFB analyst Rick Neuheisel to break it all down. Rick also shares why he LOVES Haynes King and Gunner Stockton — two gritty QBs with big upside. Plus, Buck and Rick open up about why they fell in love with the game of football.

Don’t miss this week’s episode of Buck’s Beat!

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Georgia came out strong in their 2025 opener, steamrolling Marshall 45-7 between the hedges. On this episode of Buck’s Beat, Buck Belue breaks down the Bulldogs’ impressive performance, including:

• QB Gunner Stockton’s command of the offense

• Wide receivers making plays early and often

• True freshman Juan Gaston holding his own on the offensive line

Buck also shares what this win means moving forward and why Georgia fans should be excited about the team’s depth and development.

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• Texas/Ohio St Cont.
• SEC Bounce - SEC upcoming Games
• Picks of the Week
• Pest around College Football - Thank you Coach

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• Braves - Sale returns
• Dawgs Offense - Gameplan
• Cash Jones Interview
• QB Club - Drew Allar and Dante Moore
• Texas/Ohio St Preview

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