Steelers Week 1 Is Here, Charlie Batch Joins & College Football Chaos | EP 21

Cass and Fran are back for Episode 21 of Sideline Squad, and the first real Steelers game of the season is finally here. The girls kick things off with Week 1 excitement, Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers debut, the Falcons matchup, and a wild opening weekend of college football. From Michigan’s controversial finish against Western Michigan to Florida State’s power outage, WVU nearly giving one away, Pitt lighting it up, Penn State rolling, and Fran’s brutal betting beat, football season is officially in full chaos mode. They also get into Pitt game day plans, Acrisure field concerns, Steelers fit checks, tailgate content, Penguins season coming soon, Fran’s Italy conflict with football season, and the full weekend football schedule ahead. Then, Charlie Batch joins the show to preview Steelers Week 1, talk through the four-quarterback roster decision, Aaron Rodgers not playing in preseason, the offensive line, Joey Porter Jr.’s contract situation, defensive communication, Pat Freiermuth as a fantasy sleeper, Mike Tomlin’s new media era, the new Bills stadium, and the incredible community work happening through the Best of the Batch Foundation. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad. 00:00 Mike Tomlin TikTok Cold Open 00:34 Steelers Week 1 Is Finally Here 01:37 College Football Chaos, Pitt, WVU & Penn State 09:00 Betting Pain, Pitt Game Day & Weekend Football Plans 21:49 Charlie Batch Joins: Steelers QB Room & Aaron Rodgers 29:35 JPJ Contract, Defensive Chemistry & Steelers Offense 41:16 Mike Tomlin’s Media Era, Bills Stadium & Best of the Batch