Football games that count return this Friday, as the Huskies travel to face Rutgers in their season opener, and we break down UW’s chances of returning to the College Football Playoff. Plus the semifinal matchups in our search for Seattle’s best burger, a real Sonics all-time team and thoughts on the Seahawks’ roster cutdown.

Contents

Intro – Catching up on the critically acclaimed third season of Ballers on HBO.
12:00 – Third Pelton brother Cousin Katie helps us choose the winners of the semifinal matchups between Loretta’s and Uneeda Burger as well as Dick’s and Li’l Woody’s.
34:30 – Key roster battles to watch in the Seahawks’ final preseason game at Oakland.
52:00 – Seattle arena update plus Kevin’s picks for a Sonics’ all-time roster in 2K18.
1:05 – Roundup: Sounders extend unbeaten streak with draws, Storm slumping down stretch.
1:09 – Mariners hot takes: Yankees show dominance over M’s.
1:12 – Previewing the Huskies’ season opener at Rutgers and what to expect from the 2017 season.

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– Oak View KeyArena renovation website
– Oak View Group’s team includes those hired by the Port of Seattle, Mayor Murray
– Bill Simmons Podcast:
Kevin Durant IV
– “Thunder” all-time roster
– Fangraphs: Playoff Odds
– FiveThirtyEight: SPI projections