This is an extra long episode thanks to Mississippi State's football stunner and my trip to the Mississippi Delta. I mean, WHAT A TIME, everyone. The Bulldogs got a signature win against Arizona State, and everything from the uniforms to the crowd to the social media to the CATCHING OF THE FOOTBALL was absolutely fantastic. Naturally Melanie and I break down all of my thoughts and reactions to the game, plus some observations about the college football weekend in general. 

We also talk to our good friend Travis Cottrell - who's the special guest for our San Antonio live show - and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:

• State's new black uniforms
• Arizona State's helmets
• Blake Shapen's hair
• Brenen Thompson
• the exciting (thrilling!) end of the State / ASU game
• my favorite State social media post of all time
• Florida's tough loss
• Clemson struggles against Troy
• Cassius Howell's three sacks
• HailState Instagram account
• Mississippi Delta
• The Barn by Wright Thompson
• George Somerville from Scotland
• Ramon's in Clarksdale
• Laurin McCracken
• Caroline's new book
• The Summer I Turned Pretty
• Travis Cottrell
• Running Girl sports bra
• Old Try prints
• American Flat picture frame
• 24 Days of Beauty Advent calendar
• denim bomber jacket (also this option)

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