The October 3, 2026, Hour 1 broadcast of the Saturday Scramble on The Fan Upstate was hosted live from Ingles Markets at 2000 South Pine Street in Spartanburg by Cole Bryson and Alex Guest. The hosts recapped Week 7 of the high school football season across South Carolina's Upstate area, sharing scores and analyzing key matchups. Highlighting individual performances, they noted Trenton Lynch of Spartanburg High School breaking the school's all-time career rushing record previously held by Carnell Norris since the late 1970s. The hour featured an interview with J.L. Mann High School Head Coach Bryce Smiley following his team's 45–14 victory over Eastside. Additionally, the hosts previewed upcoming Week 8 games, discussed regional standings, and reviewed their weekly game picks.
