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College sports updates, hot takes, obscure games of the week, and stories from current and former athletes about their times at college. We discuss Careers, parties, professors, and everything in between.

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    • Sep 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 39 EPISODES


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    Episode 39 “Penix?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 98:42


    Sam is late but the boys talk about blowouts, the upsets, CGB Legends, and Obscure Game of the Week

    Episode 38 “QB 2 U”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 97:32


    Episode 38

    Episode 37 “The Herd & The Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 54:13


    The boys talk wild college football weekend, CSU being bad, and Iowa being a cyclone State. They give their picks for Obscure Game of the Week and talk Nebraskas next coach

    Episode 36 “Guys Gotta Eat”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 99:56


    The boys minus Sam talk Week 1 CFB, Rams getting trashed, and Obscure a game of the Week

    Episode 35 “Willis & Marty”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 75:15


    The boys talk Week 0 and Week 1. Joe breaks down Wyo lost, Kyle hates preseason rankings, and Sam hates Harbaugh. OBSCURE GAME OF THE WEEK IS BACK

    Episode 34 “They Owe Us”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 74:48


    The boys are back together. They give their conference champ predictions, natty champ predictions, and Heisman picks. And of course, Kyle yells at Joe.

    Episode 33 "XFL 3.0"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 65:35


    The guys (minus Sam) are back and ready to roll. They talk realignment and what could possibly come from this crazy off season. They talk about what the big schools might do, and Kyle asks why UT gets so much money and still sucks. New episodes every week. More content and interviews coming your way throughout the entire College Football Season. 

    Episode 32 "Kinda Like Rugby"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 59:56


    The boys are back and they got some hot takes and some great ideas that College Football should really consider. The guys talk Bama WRs going to jail, NFL Draft, and future picks for Heisman, Natty Champ, and Coach getting canned. They then give their ingenious ideas on how to make football better. Or in Kyle's eyes, more like rugby.  

    Ep. 31 "Tummy Ache Game"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 57:53


    Kyle and Joe talk College updates while Sam recovers. The guys talk NFL Draft, sleepers, and of course... about Wyoming and Iowa State. A bet is made, and we can't wait to see the results. 

    Episode 30 "Bachelor Party" Featuring Sam Hofman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 99:10


    The guys talk about the crazy National Championship game, while Kyle reminds everyone how each conference performed. They also talk NFL draft and who their sleeper picks are. Sam Hofman from Houston Baptist joins to talk about his career so far, coming from over seas, and how to lock up Jokic in the paint. The guys then say which pro team they would want to play for the most if they were star athletes (which they are far from). 

    Episode 29 “Imma Peacock, let me fly”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 68:01


    The boys talk about their teams in the tournament, the Peacocks, Space Jam not in space, and inventions. They also give their top 3 favorite moments from March Madness so far.

    Episode 28 “This ones for Russ” Featuring Ryan Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 77:39


    The guys talk about the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade, March Madness, and Joe explains his hatred for Coach K. Super Bowl Champion Ryan Harris joins to talk about his time at Notre Dame and his championship team in Denver. The guys then give their picks for CBB Conference Champions and how bad UT is.

    Episode 27 “River Boys” Featuring Ross Reiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 96:38


    *NOTICE* Technical difficulties with Sams Microphone… we apologize. Anyway, back to the good stuff. The guys talk CBB rankings and of course the NFL Draft. Ross Reiter, long snapper from Colorado State University joins the podcast and talks about his career, NFL hopes, and a bad day on the river. The guys then go over some noted NCAA scandals throughout the years.

    Episode 26 “Longwood U”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 81:34


    The guys talk CBB updates, coaches fighting, CFB trash talk (horns down) and the upcoming Border War. They give their Top 4 Sports Movies of All Time. And they drop the news of some new Back At State Shirts coming out this week

    Episode 25 “Burning Couches” Featuring Eric Magwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 99:15


    The guys talk CBB, female animals, and March Madness cities. Eric Magwood joins the podcast to talk about his long college career, and his upcoming pro day. The guys then talk about college players that didn't pan out in the show.

    Episode 24 “Ewe go girl” Featuring David Bruton Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 70:51


    The guys talk about their women bball teams, female rams, and when to and when to not storm the court at a basketball game. Super Bowl champion and former Norte Dame star David Bruton Jr joins to talk about his career. He talks about Norte Dame, Super Bowls, playing on a broken leg, and life after football. The guys then talk prop bets for the Super Bowl and what they think are locks to build up the bank

    Episode 23 “Where can I land the chopper?” Featuring Hunter Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 81:32


    The boys talk speeding tickets, copycat jerseys, and Barn Burner of the Week. Okla State/Nebraska O-Lineman Hunter Anthony joins the podcast to talk about his career, transfer portal, and mean kids in Iowa. The guys then tell their best and worst moments at a CFB game.

    Episode 22 “55 On Kurt” Featuring Brad Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 95:37


    Kyle is driving through Wyoming… not surprising. The boys talk AP Poll, Barn Burner of the Week, and some odd teams that are ranked. Super 37 Champion QB Brad Johnson joins the podcast to talk about his career at Florida State and in the NFL. The boys then give their College Event bucket list, spoiler alert… Sam has a dumb one.

    Episode 21 “Someone Call PETA” Featuring Jamari Thrash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 84:59


    The boys talk College Basketball Rankings for Week 11, Ken Palm, random schools always being ranked, and their picks for Barn Burner of the Week. Jamari Thrash from Georgia State joins the podcast (26:10) to talk about his career so far, some bowl games, and a his coach not being cold. The boys then give their picks for favorite traditions in College Football, and 1 tradition they each want to see implemented in the future…. hold on for Joe's.

    Episode 20 “Mega Man” Featuring Jeremiah Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 55:07


    The boys talk about the crazy National Championship Game and their takes on the transfer portal. Jeremiah “Jerro” Harris from J'Ville State joins the podcast to talk about his career and his dislike for Maine. The guys then talk basketball and how none of their schools are still undefeated.

    Episode 19 “Best of 2021”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 85:29


    The boys talk Iowa State being Silver, Bowl Games, and the disaster that was the CFB Semifinals. They give their picks for the National Championship, talk QBs in the draft, and praise CSU for still being undefeated. The second have of the episode is the funniest stories from 2021, featuring former guests of the show.

    Episode 18 “2021 College Football Awards”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 66:25


    The guys talk about past Bowl Games, transfer portal, and give their picks for the College Football Semi Finals. The guys also give their nominees for the 2021 Back At State College Football Awards

    Episode 17 “Rugby is the Worst”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 78:38


    Kyle is dad of the year and takes the episode off. Sam and Joe go over Bowl Game results, give their Heisman result opinions, and judge players sitting out of Bowl Games. They also answer fan questions (47:55) in the first ever Back At State Q&A

    Episode 16 “Coast Guard Bears”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 78:38


    The boys talk last weeks games and some more coaching changes the CFB. They also give Heisman predictions, talk bowl games, and of course… Army vs Navy.

    Episode 15 “Count the Concession Workers”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 92:59


    The boys talk about last weeks games, questionable attendance counting, last weeks “Obscure Game of the Week”, and some coaching changes around the nation. They also give their picks for Conference Championships, and some Collge Basketball updates

    Episode 14 “Don't Touch Our M” Featuring Mike Silvis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 119:42


    The boys talk disappointing losses, CFB Rankings, and curved hats. Mike Silvis joins and talks about his Pole Vaulting career at Colorado School of Mines along with some questionable history about Mines and DU. The boys talk rivalry week and give their picks for this weeks “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 13 “She Got Hungry” Featuring Liam Millar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 112:40


    The boys talk about horns still being down, service academies, and their teams losing. Liam Millar joins the podcast (33:44) and tells stories from his career. Buses getting stuck, a missing donut, and much more. The guys finish with their picks for “Obscure Game of the Week” some history lessons, and some Alopecia talk.

    Episode 12 “Sandpaper Tongue” Featuring Hayden Barker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 112:40


    The boys discuss the Border War, Horns Down, and Purdue upsetting again. Hayden Barker joins (26:00) and discussed his career at Mount Marty's. He talks about The Cockatoo, playing prisoners, and abandoned malls. The boys also talk next weeks matchups, “Obscure Game of the Week” and the start of College Basketball

    Episode 11 “Dodgeball & Subway” Featuring Roger Liljegren

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 100:44


    The boys talk about last weeks matchups. Former DII Defensive End Roger Liljegren joins the boys (28:00) and talks about his limited time on the field, playing w/ Austin Ekeler, and getting stuck in a middle school for 3 days. The boys talk Border War, rivalry trophies, and give their picks for “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 10 “Anti Field Stormers” Featuring Mason Samuels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 118:51


    The boys talk updates, disappointing losses, and when it is appropriate to storm the field. Former NAIA football player Mason Samuels joins the boys (45:05) to talk about his career and amazing coaching abilities. The guys also give their picks for “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 9 “Steak and Donuts” Featuring Derek Parish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 75:40


    The boys recap last weeks game, and talk about some news out of LSU. University of Houston's Derek Parish joins the podcast (29:50), talks about recruitment, guys being dudes, and an epic eating competition. Sam talks Navy and a revolutionary idea, the boys also give their picks for “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 8 “Better than Paxton” Featuring Nick Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 87:01


    The boys bring on former CSU QB Nick Stevens (27:10). He joins the boys and talks about his career, recruitment, splurging at Best Buy, and Bowl Games. The guys also talk about some big upsets from last week, the infamous UConn vs UMass Bowl, and give their predictions for the upcoming “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 7 “The Audible”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 36:57


    The boys go over some of last weeks games, James Madison gets the W, Auburn is straight booty, and much more. We give our picks for this week “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 6 “Iowa Hates Corn” Featuring Cam Lamanuzzi of Fresno State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 86:07


    The boys go over last weeks games and give their Ballers of the Week. Kyle talks about corn, Sam hates on Iowa, and Joe defends Wyoming again. We have on Cam Lamanuzzi (29:13) linebacker for Fresno State and hear his amazing story and how things are going this year. And lastly, we give our picks for “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 5 “Larry vs The Dirt”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 67:52


    The guys minus Kyle, talk about some big time upsets, our previous Obscure Game of the Week”. We also hear Joe's “Back At State Story” on how he got on ESPN. We talk about about next weeks match ups and give our picks for “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Ep. 4 “Diet Cokes Down” Featuring Nazareth Hockey player Grant Gallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 74:47


    On Episode 4, the boys have on D3 hockey player Grant Gallo. He talk about juniors, college life, and shoe check that led to a fist fight. The boys discuss college footballs match up from last week and this upcoming week. They talk realignment for the conferences, and they give their picks for “The Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 3 - “Big Mac and French Films” Featuring James Hauger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 63:35


    Episode 3 of Back At State featuring James “Jimmy Exotic” Hauger. We discuss his college career, along with some great stories. We also go over CFB games from last week, this upcoming week, and we give our picks for the “Obscure Game of the Week”

    Episode 2 “Cadet Life” Featuring Evan Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 68:55


    On Episode 2 of Back At State, the boys are joined by former D1 Lacrosse player Evan Place, he gives an in depth look at his playing days at the Air Force Academy. The boys also go over CFB games from last week and the upcoming weeks. And we give our predictions for the “No Name Teams” Game of the Week.

    Episode 1 “Scrimmage of the Century”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 44:52


    College Football season predictions, creepy mascots, and a legendary middle school basketball scrimmage Music in this episode is provided by Tricky Diesel from the Free Music Archive

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