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 sharp declines he says cities across America are experiencing in 2026. He makes the case that supporting effective policing saves lives and explains why he believes America's falling murder rate should be one of the country's biggest positive stories.

Then Clay turns to the sports world. Tennessee football will honor Dolly Parton with a helmet decal, and Clay reflects on what the Tennessee icon meant to his home state. He also revisits his infamous Will Levis take after Kelly Stewart explains the social-media post that got Clay roasted online.

Plus, Dabo Swinney says college football's eligibility situation is “embarrassing,” and Clay agrees, blasting a system in which court rulings have created uncertainty over who can play. With LSU-Clemson approaching, Clay weighs in on the possibility of former NFL players returning to college football.

Finally, Clay makes his early Heisman Trophy case for Arch Manning, breaks down contenders including CJ Carr, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Dante Moore, Gunner Stockton and Sam Leavitt, and explains why he's picking Texas to win the national championship.

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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 makes his preseason Heisman Trophy prediction, examines LSU’s legal battle over player eligibility and the potential risks it could create for the Tigers, and weighs in on the latest NFL quarterback news after Will Levis was released.

Clay also discusses Lionel Messi’s international future and makes the case for why Messi belongs atop the soccer GOAT debate.

It’s a packed football edition of The Clay Travis Show as the college football season gets underway.

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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.

Plus, Sen. John Kennedy delivers an unforgettable assessment of Lane Kiffin, joking about the enormous money surrounding the LSU coach while making his bottom line clear: Louisiana fans won’t care what Kiffin does—as long as he wins.

Clay also dives into the growing college football eligibility mess, as different courts continue issuing conflicting rulings over which players are allowed to compete. He explains why the sport needs a uniform national standard rather than eligibility rules effectively changing depending on which judge hears a case.

Also on the show: the backlash surrounding Good Good Golf, the domestic-violence charges against Packers running back Josh Jacobs, and Clay’s argument that social media often becomes more outraged over failed jokes and political controversies than alleged real-world misconduct.

Then, Clay explains why he thinks Sydney Sweeney’s new lingerie company could become a billion-dollar business, gives his review of Shane Gillis’ Tires, and reacts to the announcement that Nashville International Airport is being renamed in honor of Dolly Parton.

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