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Cole & Owen talk all things Ferrum football, ODAC, and College Football in general

Owen Cepelnik & Cole Conner


    • Feb 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 129 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The PantherPod

    How To Fix CFB Pt. 2 Rules Committee, Transfer Portal, & N.I.L.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 34:34


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen lays out his plan on how to fix college football's rules, the Transfer Portal, and N.I.L. Make sure to follow us on social media for all updates!

    How To Fix CFB Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 52:44


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen recaps Ohio State beating Notre Dame for the National Championship with the first ever 12 team playoffs! Owen also begins his series "How To Fix College Football". He discusses the new name, governing body, and the three sections of that governing body. Follow us on social media @thepantherpod to get all the latest news and updates on the podcast!

    FINALLY....The PantherPod has COME BACK!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 43:30


    On this delayed episode of The PantherPod, Owen gives his reactions to the overall playoffs and how he believes it could be structured better. He also gives him preview of the National Championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. To round things out Owen gives a sneak peak as to how he would fix college football. Make sure you're following on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Don't forget to SUBCRIBE to the podcast!

    Delayed Reactions and Quarter Final Previews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 64:17


    In this delayed episode of The PantherPod, Owen gives his reactions to the first round of home playoff games in the new 12 team format and a little bit about what conference realignment has done to the sport and certain programs. Owen also gives his predictions on this weeks Quarterfinal games for the CFP and as always gives an update on West Virginia. Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and X! SUBSCRIBE to the podcast anywhere you listen!

    Home Sweet Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 60:43


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen discusses West Virginia's loss to Memphis in the bowl game and JMU's first ever bowl victory. Owen also discusses the first ever home playoff game in college football! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE where ever you may listen!

    The Beginning of Bowl Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 33:01


    In this shortened episode of The PantherPod, Owen gives his take on his poor performance on picking just one game and still losing! He also previews The Scooters Coffee Frisco Bowl between West Virginia and Memphis while also preview JMU vs Western Kentucky in the Boca Raton Bowl as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! SUBSCRIBE to the podcast where ever you may listen!

    Spot The Ball. Hold The Rope. HARD EDGE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 42:39


    In this hard edge episode of The PantherPod, Owen covers the return of Rich Rodriguez to WVU while also giving his prediction of AMERICA'S GAME between Army and Navy! Thank you for all of your support all season long! As always, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!

    The Coaching Carousel Goes Round and Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 67:37


    In this weeks episode of The PantherPod, Owen reacts to all of the Conference Champions and the College Football Playoff selections. Owen also discusses the Coaching Carousel and all of the new faces in new places and also the faces that have yet to be determined. Be sure to follow The PantherPod on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Make sure to SUSCRIBE and leave a review and comment anywhere you get your podcasts!

    Conference Championship Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 70:21


    In the championship episode of The PantherPod, Owen discusses notable conference championships for the Big 12, Big 10, ACC, SEC, and Mountain West. He also discusses the continued search for the next head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers as it enters day 4 of the search. Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast feed and leave a review and comment!

    FREEDOM!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 67:27


    In this ecstatic episode of The PantherPod, Owen is ELATED after West Virginia decides to move on from Neal Brown and find the 36th head coach for the Mountaineers. Owen also discusses the latest CFP rankings and projections. He also reacts to his picks from Rivalry Week. Make sure you are following on Instagram, X, and Facebook! Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast feed, leave a review, and comment wherever you get your podcasts!

    RIVALRY WEEK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 63:01


    In this jammed packed episode of the PantherPod, Owen navigates his way through what could be some of the most epic games of the weekend! Rivalries Renewed, rivalries continued and everything in between! He also talks about West Virginia vs Texas Tech and how the Mountaineers have an outside shot to make it to the Big 12 Championship game with A LOT of help. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Don't forget to leave a review and comment and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast feed!

    Utter Chaos!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 62:02


    In this episode of the PantherPod, Owen discusses his worst performance yet in his picks as he goes 0-4 on the weekend. He discusses college football purgatory with West Virginia and the constant limbo that the program finds itself in regarding Head Coach Neal Brown and the program's direction under his leadership. Finally, rounding out the episode by reacting to the College Football Playoff rankings. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Remember to SUBSCRIBE and leave a review and comment anywhere you get your podcasts!

    What A Mess!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 65:06


    On this episode of the PantherPod, Owen discusses his week's top picks for Week 12 and the upcoming preview where West Virginia is an underdog to 4-6 UCF at home. He also discusses Tuesday night playoff rankings and gives his thoughts on how it should be structured, versus how he thinks it will be structured. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Leave a review and comment anywhere you get your podcasts! Remember to SUBSCRIBE

    Its Time...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 53:39


    On this reaction episode of the PantherPod, Owen discusses his picks from week 11 and his trip up to Morgantown, WV to watch the Mountaineers take on the Bears in an unfortunate outcome. He voices his frustrations on the state of the program and what he believes should happen next. He wraps up Ferrum's final full season in DIII football as they dominate rival Averett to finish 5-5 on the year and 3-4 in conference. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Leave a review, comment, and like anywhere you get your podcasts.

    So You're Saying There's A Chance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 46:50


    In this week's predictions on the PantherPod. Owen discusses his top picks of games and discusses Ferrum's last game of the season against rival Averett University and outlines his trip with Cole and Jay in Morgantown as the gang travels on those wild and wonderful country roads to see the Mountaineers take on the Bears of Baylor. Make sure you're following on Instagram, Facebook, and X! Remember to leave a like, review, and comment anywhere you get your podcasts!

    The Clock Is Ticking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 57:32


    On this episode of the PantherPod, Owen discusses his games to watch in Week 11 and what you can expect to see from each team. He also discusses West Virginia's matchup against old Big East foe, the Cincinnati Bearcats. Ferrum travels to defeat a formidable opponent in the Yellow Jackets of Randolph-Macon. He is rounding out the episode with the brand new 12 team playoff rankings. Be sure to follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Leave a review and comment, and don't forget to subscribe!

    Pretenders or Contenders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 49:02


    This week on the PanterPod, Owen reacts to his week 10 picks and the abismal 1-3 record he acrewed from his picks of the week. Elated, he discusses Ferrum improvement under 1st year Head Coach Kevin Sherman and what the future holds for the Blackhats. Owen also discusses the last AP Top 25 of the 2024 season. Follow us on Facebook, Instgram. and X! Be sure to leave a comment, review, and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts!

    Reaction, No. Predictions YES!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 53:52


    On this episode of the PantherPod, Owen discusses his picks for Week 10 and covers the Ferrum game against Guilford this Saturday! Owen also discusses the coaching changes that have taken place at West Virginia and what more could be done. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Please be sure to leave a like and/or comment and don't forget to subscribe through the podcast feed!

    Week 9 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 58:21


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen predicts several games for Week 9, along with West Virginia vs Arizona and a massive game for a huge weekend at Ferrum as the Blackhats take on the Generals of Washington & Lee. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Remember to leave a like, review, and comment anywhere you get your podcasts!

    A Very Very Very Melancholy Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 68:08


    On this despairing episode of The PantherPod, Owen discusses what he believes to be one of the best weekends in college football. Owen gets on his soapbox about West Virginia even after going 3-2 in his picks. Still, he rounds out the episode on a high note with Ferrum's HUGE homecoming win over Hampden-Sydney! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Please leave a review and/or comment anywhere you get your podcasts!

    Wait Did He Really Say That???

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 64:07


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen discusses some of the most exciting college football games in week 8! He also addresses the comments made by WVU Head Coach Neal Brown during his Monday press conference, previewing West Virginia's game against Kansas State. Owen also talks about Ferrum's homecoming and the Blackhats' great opportunity against ODAC foe Hampden-Sydney. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for all things PantherPod! Please leave a review and/or comment from wherever your listening!

    Constant Sorrow on the PantherPod

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 59:58


    In this episode of The PantherPod, Owen discusses some of the best games in college football over the past weekend along with the Coal Rush game against Iowa State and Ferrums 2nd ODAC game against Shenandoah. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Make sure to leave a comment and review anywhere you get your podcasts!

    Coal Rushed PantherPod

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 47:45


    On this coal rushed episode of the PantherPod, Owen discusses his excitement for the West Virginia Coal Rush game against Iowa State. Owen also discusses potentially some of the year's most watched college football games! Be sure to follow us of Facebook, Instagram, and X! Be sure to leave a comment and review!

    STUNNER! STUNNER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 65:53


    In the STUNNER! of an episode on The PantherPod, Owen discusses his disastrous picks for week 6 but celebrates amongst the chaos that is college football this week. West Virginia dominates Oklahoma State and Ferrum gets dominated by Bridgewater College in the conference opener. All this and MORE! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Leave a comment and a review anywhere you get podcasts!

    Fresh Off A Bye Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 57:52


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen discusses his top 5 games to watch this week as West Virginia and Ferrum come off a much needed bye week and continue with conference play. As always, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Don't forget to leave a review and comment anywhere you get your podcasts!

    Another Week Another Dollar Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 67:30


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen continues his game picking woes as he goes 2-4 with this week's games. Nonetheless, it was an exciting week in college football! We deeply appreciate the support everyone has shown this week we received 100 downloads in 1 day!! Continue to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Leave a comment and review anywhere you get your podcasts!

    We Were On A Break!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 64:44


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen gives his five best games of the week as both West Virginia and Ferrum head into their bye week. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Leave a like, comment, and review anywhere you get your podcasts!

    A Poetic Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 57:23


    On this Poetic PantherPod, Owen recaps week 4 games. He marvels at Ferrum football's performance against Averett and West Virginia rebounds with a win the same way they lost the Backyard Brawl! All this and more! Please be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X! Leave a review as well!

    Familiar Foes With Similar Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 68:14


    On this episode of The PantherPod. Owen discusses the opening week of conference play for many teams including a bonus upset game. West Virginia opens Big 12 play against the Jayhawks of Kansas in Morgantown since 2022, as both teams come in disappointed at 1-2. Ferrum takes on their rival Averett in Danville to finish out non-conference play. Make sure to leave a comment and review anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X

    Misery Is All Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 61:49


    On this episode of The PantherPod. Owen reacts to his top 5 games from week 3 and suffers through his analysis of The Backyard Brawl and what went wrong for West Virginia. However, he's able to end on a high note as Ferrum were winners in their game against N.C. Wesleyan! Be sure to leave a comment and review anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow and like on Instagram, Facebook, and X

    Mini Rivalry Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 59:11


    On this episode of The PantherPod; It's a mini rivalry week as Owen covers the Civil War, the Apple Cup, and most importantly The Backyard Brawl! He's feeling risky this week and expects an explosive Saturday in College Football. Check out this episode to see the other games he picked! As always please give us a like and review anywhere you get your podcasts!

    2024 with a hint of 2007

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 69:08


    In this episode of The PantherPod, Owen competes in his own battle against his sickness over the weekend and reacts to his top games of the week as well as West Virginia vs Albany and Ferrum vs Mount Union. Owen also gives his thoughts and opinions on the brand new AP Top 25! Make sure to like, leave your thoughts in the comment and a review!

    Upgrade from Week 1 to Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 71:40


    In this episode of The PantherPod, Owen highlights several games that he believes are must see TV and points out how they are usually much improved from week 1 to week 2. Owen also highlights West Virginia vs Albany and Ferrum's home opener against #5 Mount Union.

    Head Coaches Are The Best Salesmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 63:42


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen goes 1-4 in his week predictions as he recaps the dominant performances Week 1 had to offer. Owen also voices frustrations over West Virginia being manhandled by Penn State. All this and more on this episode of The PantherPod

    Blowing it all up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 63:00


    In this episode of the PantherPod Owen, has an editing issue and is unable to put the theme music while also making his conscience feel better by going with his gut on West Virginia. Owen also previews week one games such as Clemson vs. Georgia, Miami vs Florida, Notre Dame vs Texas A&M, and LSU vs USC.

    Changes in College Football Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 49:28


    In this episode of the PantherPod, Owen discusses the 3 new teams coming into the ACC and the new 12 team playoff. Finally, he gives his playoff prediction for the new 12 team playoff and "crowns" a national champion.

    The Times They Are A Changing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 62:09


    On this episode of The PantherPod, Owen discusses the new changes coming to College Football, Ferrum College, and even The PantherPod! Be sure to leave us a review and check out The PantherPod on Instagram, Facebook, and X!

    Season 3 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 51:15


    In this action packed finale Owen and Cole recap the national championship, reminisce on their favorite parts of the season, and speculate on the future of Alabama after Nick Saban's retirement. Thank you all so much for listening and we look forward to seeing you in the summer!!

    CFP Finale Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 44:23


    Its Michigan vs Washington in the CFP Championship and Owen Jay and Cole bring you their picks for the winner

    The Greatest Semi-Final's of all time, but Virginia is for Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 44:56


    Owen and Cole recap the best semi-final games of all time, and LSU's close win over Wisconsin

    Bowl Szn 3: What even is a Reliaquest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 62:39


    Owen and Cole Recap WVU's electric and dominating win over UNC, Recap last week's bowl games, and preview this weekend's.

    Bowl Szn 2: Getting Real Duke-Y

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 43:15


    Owen and Cole recap all of the matchups in Week 1 and cover the most exciting matchups in week two, including but not limited to the J-M-U Dukes and the WVU Mountaineers in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.

    Its Bowl SZN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 31:18


    Owen and Cole cover the first few matchups in Bowl Season

    FSU gets Hosed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 80:32


    *HEADPHONE WARNING AT 1:13:15* In what was an excellent recap of Championship Weekend, Cole loses his cool towards the end of this one, we talk about all the Power Five conference championship games, and how badly FSU was screwed by the CFP Committee

    2023 Championship Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 47:08


    Owen and Cole cover all the College Football Championship Games this upcoming weekend

    Sweet Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 50:44


    LSU won, WVU won, and JMU is going bowling. All that and more on this week of the PantherPod

    Rivalry Week '23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 55:06


    Owen and Cole cover the most important rivalry games in the last week of the 2023 regular season. It's almost over y'all.

    Duke's Down Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 47:04


    The Boy's are back from Harrisonburg Virginia and they recap all the exciting games from this week of College Football. Go Duke's, 'Eers, and Tigers.

    A Very Unhinged Episode of The PantherPod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 74:12


    Y'all it got a little crazy, Owen and Cole recap exciting football from last week and preview some very exciting football coming up #freejmu

    Man time has Flown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 63:50


    Owen and Cole bring you six games to watch this weekend, and detail how LSU and WVU are going to win this weekend

    The Highs and Low's of College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 48:31


    Owen is on top of the world and Cole is under it as LSU loses a heartbreaker to Alabama, JMU remains 9-0, and WVU is going bowlin'

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