Full Show (9/4/25) - Cardinals Final Stretch, CITY's Last Push & College Football

In Hour 1 of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX, he begins by recapping the Cardinals series win over the Athletics. Then, he is joined by Bernie Miklasz to discuss his thoughts on what to expect as the Cardinals season begins to wrap up. After that, we are joined by Apple TV MLS Announcer, Neil Sika, to discuss CITY's upcoming game this weekend, as well as what the final stretch looks like for CITY. In hour 2 of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, we begin by talking with Nathalie Jones, ABC 17 in Columbia Sports Director, to talk Mizzou football and their huge rivalry matchup that takes place on Saturday when they host Kansas. She also discusses the preparations going on around campus at Mizzou. Glenn Kinley, WCIA in Central Illinois Sports Director, joins to discuss Illini Football and their week 1 win over Western Illinois. We also hear what to expect when the Illini face off against Duke this Saturday on the road. Matt wraps up the hour by discussing his takes on the Cardinals.