Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talking about around the water cooler. Jeff Siembieda and JJ Buck host weekdays from Albuquerque on KNML-AM, The Sports Animal.

The Lobos are the sizzle right now on the football field. How can they end the streak against Colorado State? Judge vs Cal, who should have won the AL MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico State men's basketball coach Jason Hooten discusses putting this years roster together, the schedule and what it means to play the Lobos. What will the Lobos offense look like against CSU? What does the race to the MW title game look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriots improved to 9-2 how do they stack up against Indy, Denver and the rest of the AFC contenders? Who is in and who is out on Sunday? Lobo football, what are the expectations for Saturday against the Rams? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What has us as fans tuned into enjoying failure and rooting for failure as opposed to enjoying the moment and winning? How to shake things up in your fantasy football league with trades. Which backup running backs can help your team? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses the latest CFP rankings, two huge SEC games this weekend and who is looking to be the G5 playoff team. Hire from within or go outside? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A.J. Brown says he just wants to Eagles offense to be better and it's not about his numbers. What did Lobo football coach Jason Eck have to say about the future of the Mountain West? A must win game for the Packers? Which injuries do you need to watchout for? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo redshirt senior Chris Howell shares his thoughts on Coach Olen, growing up with five siblings, have a brother as a coach and the early season returns for UNM on the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, discusses UNM's final three games and his thoughts on Eck and attendance. Fans sound off on Lobo football, the experience, keeping the coach and what they want to see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arena Football is back in Albuquerque. A rebrand for the Gladiators and their head coach, Kyle Moore-Brown stopped in studio. Will we see more contract buyout battles in college athletics? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the conference respond after some tough week one losses on the hardwood? What does the final few weeks of football look like with SDSU/BSU 4-1 and multiple teams sitting on two conference losses? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies loss to Kennesaw State and how they respond heading to SEC country. Are the Packers good team with warts our an average team? What do you expect from the Lobos against UC-Riverside? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did Lobos guard Deyton Albury have to say following the Lobos win on Saturday? What are fans saying about the Lobos through two game? Brandon Krisztal, Guerilla Sports, shares his circle of trust teams and what separates the Broncos from other AFC contenders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mountain West is going to get really interesting over the final three weeks of the regular season. Three 8-2 teams atop the AFC, who had the biggest win this weekend? Will injuries be too much to overcome for these two NFC contenders? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is in your circle of trust in the AFC and NFC? Teams that could play in a conference championship game? The Lobos improved to 2-0, did we see a glimpse of what the offense will be? Can the defense be this good all season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses the benefits of a late bye week, how the team came together this season, the development of units through injury and what they need to do to break the streak against Colorado State this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, discusses the Lobos win at UNLV, the vibe around the fan base and how Jason Eck is handling the message over the final month of the season. UNM announces a long time head coach is taking a role with a marquee organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy the moment. Will Lobo fans ride the football wave the rest of the season? Lobo basketball, what to expect in their regular season opener? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo head football coach Jason Eck implored fans to show up for Colorado State. Will they? The Jets with a massive shake up at the trade deadline. Which deals will impact winning the most? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff's three biggest winners and losers from Sunday's NFL action. World Series Game 7, lived up to the hype. Where does UNM football sit in the Mountain West conference? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lobos won at UNLV, how did the QB bounce back after a pick-6? The Dodgers have an edge. Toronto will look back on plenty of missed opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers did it again. UNM's biggest road win of the season? How did the offense out dule UNLV? Wildest Sunday finish! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck breaks down the Lobos win at UNLV. How the Lobos handled the flow of the game, the response from his quarterback and finishing the game in the 4th quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Shea Serrano shares his journey in writing, why it's the moments that matter and his thoughts on Albuquerque with his new book, Expensive Basketball out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Suchon shares his thoughts on the Dodgers lineup, how they can respond and what the Blue Jays have done to turn the tide of the World Series. Lobo running back Damon Bankston shares his journey to UNM and how the Lobos can keep adding on this season. Three-for-all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversation with Lobo football special teams coordinator, Daniel Da Prato. UNM vs UNLV, what will decide the game? Author Shea Serrano on his new book, 'Expensive Basketball'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the Lobos compete early in the season? What did you think about Lobo men's basketball in the final exhibition tune up against NAU? Pros and cons. Baltimore can go on a run because? AFC Championship game preview? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo football defensive lineman, Gabriel Lopez, shares why he stayed the course at UNM, wanting to be a part of something great and when he knew head coach Jason Eck was a guy to believe in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Lobo football give the fans a season to remember? Plan ahead, stash a QB for the late bye weeks and who do you need in your fantasy football lineup this weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on Lane Kiffin, who lands where in the coaching cycle and this weeks games to watch. Austin Reaves takeover! Thursday Night Football expectations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers offense is gone, the Blue Jays might have the best post season offense ever. How can LA respond? What do you want to see from Lobo men's basketball in their final exhibition game? Who is the Lakers captain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, joins the show to discuss Utah State, where UNM has improved on the field and the future of Jason Eck and the UNM program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck addressed being linked to other jobs and how he feels about that. Ranking the AFC contenders, right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toronto's offense keeps showing why they deserve to be World Series Champs. Can the Dodgers pitching shut them down? If you draft a QB #1 overall should you also hire a whole new coaching staff at the same time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some fans are antsy when it comes to the future of Lobo head football coach Jason Eck. Invest at what level? How can the Blue Jays bounce back in Game 4? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the Dodgers and Blue Jays get threw extra innings? Who was left? What is left for Game 4? Lamar Jackson blowup game Thursday? How will the Broncos respond with PS2 out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you make it until the 18th inning? Could there have been anything else that shocked us in Game 3 of the World Series? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies overtime loss, dealing with the CUSA mid-week schedule and cleaning things up offensively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff gives his three biggest winners and losers from the NFL weekend. What will the trickle down be from this years college football coaching cycle? How are Lobos fans feeling? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Jason Eck handle the lead up to and aftermath of the Lobos beating Utah State? What buy in does a coach need when it comes to Lobo football and the fan base? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lobos dominated Utah State. How did they get it done? What does the win mean for the fan base? One win from bowl eligibility what are the expectations for the rest of the season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff Grammer, Lobo basketball beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, was at the UNM/Washington State exhibition game. What were his takeaways, positive impressions overall? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck breaks down the Lobos win over Utah State, how the special teams popped, controlling the game on the ground and the defense taking advantages of the opportunities in front of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher said he won't play teams at altitude. Would you want the Lobos to play a neutral site game against them? Altitude or attitude? What does UNM need? The Three 'Best' Bets for Sunday's NFL action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.