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On the Group of Five Focus Podcast, we showcase the power of Group of 5 football. During the regular season, expect weekly episodes with analysis, predictions, and shenanigans. In the offseason (if such a thing exists), check out some deep-dives into the

Bryan Doppel


    • Nov 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    2022 Week 11 Recap//Week 12 Preview: A Sun Belt Showdown in the Deep South

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 49:54


    In this episode, I recap the action from week 11 and look forward to Week 12, including several rivalry games and my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Jamie Arrington from To The Top Talk and Doug Konkel from Jags Jungle for their help previewing my matchup of the week! Check out their excellent work covering Southern Miss and South Alabama! Resources: CFP Payout Article Brett McMurphy Bowl Predictions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/groupoffivefocus/message

    2022 Week 10 Recap//Week 11 Preview: Seven Rivalry Games. SEVEN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 67:00


    In this episode, I recap the action from week 10 and look forward to Week 11, including all seven rivalry games this week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Gary Williams from the ODU Monarchists and Michael Evangelista from JMU Sound Off for their help previewing my matchup of the week! Check out their excellent work covering all things ODU and JMU! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/groupoffivefocus/message

    2022 Week 8 Recap//Week 9 Preview: Mountain West Rivalries and a Fight in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 59:25


    In this episode, I recap the action from week 8 and look forward to Week 9, including two Mountain West rivalries and my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Justin from the Viva La Cats podcast and Adam from the Sons of UCF podcast for their help previewing my matchup of the week! Check out their excellent work covering UCF and Cincinnati! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/groupoffivefocus/message

    2022 Week 7 Recap//Week 8 Preview: What is a Mean Green Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 33:56


    In this episode, I recap the action from week 7 and look forward to Week 8, including several rivalries and my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Jared Kalmus from Alamodome Audible and Sanoe Valente from The Mean Green Show for their help with this episode! Check out their excellent work covering UTSA and UNT! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/groupoffivefocus/message

    2022 Week 6 Recap//Week 7 Preview: Geographical Rivalries and a Glass Bowl Gauntlet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 46:28


    In this episode, I recap the action from week 6, provide my G5 Conference performance rankings, and look forward to Week 7, including several geographical rivalries and my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Alex Scheer from The College Sports Connection for his help with this episode! Check out their excellent work covering all #MACtion sports! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2022 Week 4 Recap/Week 5 Preview: Wagon Wheels and Trojans-Tops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 53:00


    In this episode, I recap the action from week 4, provide my G5 Conference performance rankings, and look forward to Week 5, including a handful of rivalry games, and some guests join the show to preview my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Ben Whitehead from The Trojan Wall and Jared Rosdeutscher from The Towel Rack. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2022 Week 4 Preview: Rivalries on the Bayou and Bulls on Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 41:20


    In this episode, I recap Week 3's results, share my Conference Performance Rankings for the week, highlight some big Week 4 matchups, and make a BIG TIME upset prediction. Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2022 Week 3 Preview: Sun Belt Slays, Battle for the Bell, and Revenge Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 39:48


    In this episode, I review the exciting Week 2 results, share my updated power rankings, highlight some big Week 3 matchups, and make a BIG TIME upset prediction. Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2022 Week 2 Preview: Bulldogs, Huskies, and a Battle in the Borderland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 35:26


    In this episode, I reintroduce myself to new listeners (or to those that have forgotten who I am), recap Week 1, share my Power Rankings, and preview a few key Week 2 matchups. Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2022 Week 1 Preview: Season Predictions and Giants Falling in North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 29:04


    In this episode, I share my preseason G5 rankings and conference predictions for the year, highlight some big Week 1 matchups, and make a BIG TIME upset prediction. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 4:08


    In Season 2 of the Group of Five Focus podcast, I provide recaps and previews from across the country, bring in special guests, highlight historic rivalries, and much much more. Reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @g5fpod to keep the conversation going. What is one thing you can do to showcase the power of the Group of Five?

    Realignment Introduction: New Mexico State to the C-USA, with Colin Deaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 49:23


    In this episode, Colin Deaver from KTSM joins the show to help introduce the New Mexico State Aggies football program to their new post-realignment home, the C-USA. Check out the pod's LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Connect with Colin: Twitter KTSM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Realignment Introduction: UTSA to the AAC, with Jared Kalmus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 42:33


    In this episode, Jared Kalmus of Alamodome Audible joins the show to help introduce the UTSA Roadrunners football program to their new post-realignment home, the American Athletic Conference. Check out the pod's LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Connect with Jared: Alamodome Audible Twitter Alamodome Audible Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Realignment Introduction: Jacksonville State to the C-USA, with Thomas Ashworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 27:07


    In this episode, Thomas Ashworth from The Chanticleer joins the show to help introduce the Jacksonville State Gamecock football program to their new post-realignment home, the CUSA. Check out the pod's LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Connect with Thomas: Thomas' Twitter Chanticleer Twitter Chanticleer Homepage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Realignment Introduction: Marshall to the Sun Belt, with Aaron Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 36:20


    In this episode, Aaron Coleman from the Runnin' With The Herd Podcast joins the show to help me introduce the Marshall Thundering Herd football program to their new post-realignment home, the Sun Belt East. Check out the pod's LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Aaron's Links: Twitter - Runnin' With The Herd Twitter - Herd Nation Facebook - Runnin' With The Herd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Realignment Introduction: Charlotte to the AAC, with Hunter Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 33:54


    In this episode, Hunter Bailey from the Charlotte Observer joins the show to help me introduce the UNC Charlotte football program to their new post-realignment home, the American Athletic Conference. Check out the pod's LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Hunter's Links: Twitter Charlotte Observer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Season Wrap... FOR NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 14:45


    In this episode, I wrap up the 2021 season of G5 football and look at what's ahead. And there's PLENTY ahead. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Bowl Game Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 14:25


    2021 Bowl Game Update! In this episode, I review the G5 bowl games so far and preview a surprise matchup. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Bowl Game Preview, PART TWO

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 47:12


    In this episode, I recap the first half of the G5 bowl games and preview the rest of them. There's nothing like bowl season! Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Bowl Game Preview, PART ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 53:37


    In this episode, I preview the first half, or so, of the G5 bowl games. There are a lot of them. Stick with me. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Conference Championship Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 21:30


    In this episode, I recap each of the G5 Championships and look forward to bowl season! Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Conference Championship EXTRAVAGANZA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 46:14


    In this episode, I recap the last couple of weeks in G5 football and preview each of the upcoming G5 Championships! This week's matchups are: Cincinnati vs. Houston, Western Kentucky vs. UTSA, Kent State vs. NIU, Utah State vs. SDSU App State vs. Louisiana. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 12 Preview: Rifles, Wagon Wheels, and the End of a Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 35:07


    In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Southern Miss @ LA Tech, Kent State @ Akron, Wyoming @ Utah State, UAB @ UTSA. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 11 Preview: Hurricane, Falcons, Huskies, and Trojans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 32:10


    In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Air Force @ Colorado State, Tulsa @ Tulane, Ball State @ NIU, #24 Louisiana @ Troy. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 10 Preview: 100 Miles of Hate, Battle for the Belt, and MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 26:23


    *WEEKNIGHT GAME PREVIEWED* In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: MTSU @ Western Kentucky, Northern Illinois @ Kent State, South Alabama @ Troy, Boise State @ #25 Fresno State Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 9 Preview: In-State Rivalries Galore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 24:12


    In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Georgia State @ Georgia Southern Boise State @ Colorado State Fresno State @ SDSU #19 SMU @ Houston Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 8 Preview: Owls and Beach Chickens Flock to the Old North State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 22:54


    *WEEKNIGHT GAMES FEATURED* In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Memphis @ UCF FAU @ Charlotte Nevada @ Fresno State Coastal @ App State Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 7: A Plethora of MACtion, plus Trojans and Miners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 20:57


    In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Texas State vs. Troy Central Michigan vs. Toledo UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 6: Battle at the Bounce House, No Joke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 17:18


    In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: #24 SMU @ Navy Buffalo @ Kent State Wyoming @ Air Force East Carolina @ UCF Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 5: Coogs, Cajuns, and Close Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 16:06


    *FRIDAY GAMES FEATURED* In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! Be sure to listen before the games Friday night. This week's matchups are: Rice vs. Southern Miss Tulsa vs. Houston South Alabama vs. Louisiana Utah State vs. #13 BYU Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 4: Memphis, WMU, Appalachian State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 13:06


    In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Memphis vs. UTSA Western Michigan vs. San Jose State App State vs. Marshall Iowa vs. Colorado State Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Week 3: Bearcats, Blue Turf, Big Time Upset

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 10:30


    Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Group of 5ive Focus podcast! In this episode, I introduce myself and discuss the following matchups: Cincinnati at Indiana UNC Charlotte at Georgia State Oklahoma State at Boise State Tulane at Ole Miss Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and be sure to rate, review, and share. Music by Lesfm from Pixabay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Season Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 4:37


    Welcome to the Group of Five Focus Podcast, where I usually recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! Here is the trailer for the 2021 Season, which includes a sneak peek at Episode 1. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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