Underdog Dynasty

Welcome to the last episode of the Underdog Pawdcast in this form. Joe Londergan and Eric Henry are joined by a slew of guests to review the last year of G5 football, the new AAC, NFL Draft prospects, and more. Plus, the crew reminisces about the history of the pod and some of our favorite moments putting it together over the years. It's not goodbye, it's "see ya later." Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The offseason continues as FIU Athletic Director Scott Carr stops by to discuss FIU's 2022 seasons and the recent meetings between the 9 C-USA ADs for 2023. Carr also discusses Mike MacIntyre's recent contract extension and what it took behind the scenes to boost the program's profile in his first year on the job. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new Underdog Pawdcast, our C-USA and AAC Pawdcast crews come together for a chit-chat about the newest members of the American Conference and what fans of those teams can expect from their new surroundings. But first, Joe and Eric take a moment to address the news that SB Nation and Vox will no longer fund the Underdog Pawdcast after February. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Zeke talk the end of the 2022 season and the bowl games that came with it. Troy played a slobberknocker of a game with a talented UTSA squad, Southern Miss ran all over Rice and South Alabama suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Western Kentucky. Listen to all of that and more on this edition of the Sun Belt podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that all the bowl games are finished, Joe and Eric talk through huge performances from MTSU's Jordan Ferguson and New Mexico State's Diego Pavia that led their teams to wins. Plus, the early signing period happened and a number of current and former C-USA coaches have new homes worth discussing. Happy Football Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we get towards the end of C-USA's bowl season, Eric and Joe recap what's happened so far now that Joe isn't sick or trapped in an airport. Western Kentucky showed what they can do with talent that could all return next year. Liberty lost a close contest to Toledo in Boca Raton, Rice were the victim of an incredible Frank Gore performance, UAB end Bryant Vincent's time on a high note, and North Texas came up short in Frisco. Plus, Middle Tennessee get to spend Christmas in paradise with a game against San Diego State. Then, Jeff Traylor is concerned about schools tampering with G5 players that are considering the portal. How can that be combatted? Happy football watching and happy holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back with an interview with Tulane tight end Tyrick James. After that, they give out year end superlatives for the best of the best in the AAC. Plus, they break down Navy's decision to promote Brian Newberry to head coach and the first two games of bowl season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to break down the Army-Navy thriller. Who better to do that with than Army's Kalvyn Crummie, who forced the game winning fumble? Then, the pair break down bowl season in the AAC. To do that, they're joined by Tulane wide receiver Shae Wyatt. Plus, the pair get into more AAC coaching news. That includes the firing of Ken Niumatalolo by Navy and the hiring of Eric Morris at North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall has officially entered the transfer portal. Where will he end up, and what does the loss of both McCall and Jamey Chadwell mean for the Chanticleers program as a whole moving forward? Zeke and Brian break down McCall surprisingly suiting up for the bowl game, along with electric games like Troy vs. UTSA, and South Alabama vs. Western Kentucky on the docket in this edition of the Underdog Dynasty Sun Belt podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bowl season kicks off this week with UAB in the Bahamas, UTSA in the Cure Bowl, and more. Joe and Eric also get into a discussion about the winners of the 2022 C-USA postseason awards before discussing some key C-USA additions to the transfer portal.  Of course, the big news in C-USA this week was the hiring of Eric Morris at North Texas. Can he build upon what Seth Littrell did at North Texas? Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UTSA Roadrunners are once again champions of Conference USA. Jeff Traylor helped cement his team's legacy in the league as they prepare for the jump to the AAC, one that Seth Littrell won't be making.  Then, the guys dive into the hires of Tom Herman, Trent Dilfer, and more as the league continues to make drastic changes. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to break down the AAC Championship Game, what Tulane did right and what UCF did wrong. After that, they're joined by Navy fullbacks coach, Jason MacDonal. That's because it's Army-Navy week on what is now a 'Go Navy, Beat Army' podcast. Later, they get into the coaching carousel within the AAC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Zeke talk Troy's destruction of Coastal Carolina en route to their Sun Belt Championship, and how much the eventual departure of head coach Jamey Chadwell to Liberty played into the ultimate result of the game. On the topic of Chadwell, the boys also discuss whether Grayson McCall's future is with the Chanticleers or whether it lies elsewhere, the hire of NC State OC Tim Beck as the team's new head coach, and Texas State announcing GJ Kinne as their new coach in this edition of the Sun Belt podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to break down Week 13 in the AAC. Then, they're joined by UCF's Alec Holler and Tulane's Larry Brooks ahead of the AAC Championship Game. Then, Dan and Emily make their picks for the game, before taking a look at the coaching carousel in the AAC and around college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The regular season is over, but this last week delivered on the excitement. Joe and Eric get you ready for an epic rematch between North Texas and UTSA for the C-USA championship. The guys also dive into FAU's search for a new coach in the wake of Willie Taggart's firing as well as some other coaching changes that affect C-USA. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Zeke gather to talk about week 12's Sun Belt matchups, including Troy's comeback win against Arkansas State that turned into a blowout, JMU winning the East division over Coastal Carolina and the Georgia Southern/App State double overtime thriller. The boys talk the Sun Belt title game between Troy and Coastal, while digging into how the Chanticleers may fare even if Grayson McCall is healthy enough to play.  To finish it out, the two look back at their preseason breakout picks and discuss what went wrong or went right for their respective selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are joined by Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson to talk about his process in ending up at Tulane and preview the Green Wave's game with Cincinnati. But first the pair recap Week 12 in the AAC, including Navy's upset win over UCF and Houston blowing out ECU. Then, they review the final week of the regular season, including Tulane's game at Nippert, the War on I-4, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While UTSA has one spot in the C-USA title game clinched, the other one will go to either North Texas or Western Kentucky, depending on how this weekend goes.  Joe and Eric also chat about Biff Poggi's introductory presser at Charlotte and potential changes that could happen in the league on Sunday and Monday. Eric also gets some pushback on his musical tastes from FIU's Grayson James and Joe has a theory about Middle Tennessee. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Zeke discuss the goings on in the penultimate week of Sun Belt play, as James Madison gutted out a 42-40 victory over Georgia State, South Alabama rebounded after a slow start to overcome Southern Miss, and Troy saw an offensive explosion on the ground in a win over UL Monroe. In the final week of Sun Belt play, there aren't a ton of banner matchups, but can Troy hold on to its lead in a heavily favored contest against Arkansas State? Who will win the mid-off between Georgia Southern and Appalachian State? And will the borderline bowl-eligible teams like Louisiana pick up wins this week? Zeke and Brian discuss this all and more in this week's edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty to get to on this week's C-USA focused Underdog Pawdcast. First, Joe and Eric review an exciting week 11 that saw UTSA clinch a spot in the league title game and North Texas miss such an opportunity. Then, the guys talk through the news of former Michigan assistant Biff Poggi being hired as the next Charlotte coach. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to break down Week 11 in the AAC, including UCF's win at Tulane. The two then breakdown Week 12 in conference play. It might be a light week coming up for the AAC, but there are still conference championship implications on the line for teams like SMU, Tulane, Cincinnati, and UCF. Later, they react to the new College Football Playoff rankings in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Zeke return to talk a bunch of close matchups from week 11 in the Sun Belt, like UL Monroe gutting out a close 31-28 victory over Georgia State and Troy coming back to defeat Army 10-9 behind Carlton Martial's record setting day. Week 12 isn't a banner week for conference matchups, but there are some interesting storylines like Georgia State fighting to make a bowl against James Madison and Khalan Laborn potentially setting a single-game Sun Belt rushing record against Georgia Southern's porous defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric is out sick this week, so Kevin Fielder hopped on with Joe to discuss UTSA's close overtime win over UAB, Louisiana finding a run balance in a victory, and preserving Hot Cheetoes for future generations.  Plus, Austin Reed's numbers are pretty dang good, and it's going to be a lot easier to watch C-USA football last year. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to break down Week 10 in the AAC, including SMU's 77-63 win over Houston. Plus, USF fired Jeff Scott after allowing 54 points to Temple. Then, the pair previews Week 11 in the conference, with games Thursday, Friday and Saturday. That includes a couple of key games for the conference championship race, like UCF-Tulane and ECU-Cincinnati. On top of all that, it's the annual game between Navy and Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition, Brian and Zeke talk about the massive Coastal Carolina victory over Appalachian State last week that all but punched the Chants ticket to the title game, as well as Zeke's run-in with Southern Miss fans on Twitter and the Georgia State beatdown that ensued. This week, Appalachian State will try to get back on track in Huntington as the Mountaineers face off with Marshall, and Georgia Southern/Louisiana square off on Thursday night in a meeting of teams really sputtering at this point in the season. Listen to all of that and more in this week's Sun Belt podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Zeke break down week 9 in the Sun Belt as Southern Miss picked up a huge win over Louisiana and Coastal Carolina found a way to fend off Marshall's rushing attack despite not putting up huge numbers offensively. In week 10, the boys look ahead at the massive Coastal/App State matchup on Thursday night that could decide the fate of the Sun Belt East, as well as South Alabama/Georgia Southern and Troy/Louisiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new Underdog Pawdcast, Joe and Eric dive deep into why FIU is exceeding expectations, how Charlotte rebounded against Rice, and the most important pieces of North Texas' defense. Plus, they give their picks for key league postseason awards and review Hugh Freeze's new contract in the context of the league's future setup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to break down Week 9 in the AAC, including UCF's win over Cincinnati, ECU traveling to BYU, and Houston getting back on track. Then, the pair break down all five Week 10 conference games in the AAC. Plus, they discuss the important things, like what pajamas different coaches wear and who would win a pillow fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to talk about what happened during Week 8 of the AAC's regular season. That includes UCF's surprising loss to ECU, Cincinnati struggling on the road against SMU, and Memphis' first half no-show against Tulane . Then, they go and preview Week 9. Notably, Cincinnati is traveling to UCF to take on the Knights in the Bounce House in what could have major conference championship implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Will Healy out at Charlotte, Hunter Bailey of the Charlotte Observer joins Joe and Eric on the podcast to review the end of an era with the 49ers and where they potentially go from here. There were also some big results to dive into, including close wins by UTSA, Western Kentucky, Rice, and UTEP. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Zeke return to talk about the goings on in the Sun Belt for Week 8 including the low-scoring West division showdown between South Alabama and Troy, JMU looking a mess without Todd Centeio in a loss to Marshall, and Louisiana finding offensive life with 38 points in a win over Arkansas State. In week 9, the boys look to see if the Cajuns can keep the momentum going against Southern Miss and whether Coastal Carolina or Marshall want to keep their title game hopes alive in the East on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new Underdog Pawdcast, Joe and Eric talk through the looming matchup between UTSA and North Texas with some help from Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle. Vito also shares his insights into how North Texas managed to put themselves in a position where a C-USA title is still very much in reach, at this point in the year. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is back to recap the AAC in Week 7 and preview it for Week 8. Unfortunately, Emily is out sick, making it a solo show. Dan broke down the conference's four Week 7 games, including Gerry Bohanon's season ending injury and Memphis blowing another big lead. Then, he previews all five AAC games for Week 8, giving predictions for each one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sun Belt saw its two remaining undefeated teams fall this past Saturday, as Old Dominion crushed eastern favorite Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern shocked a ranked James Madison squad in Statesboro.  The week's biggest showdown will come as South Alabama and Troy face off on Thursday night for supremacy in the west. Georgia State will also look to pick up its first ever program win against Appalachian State on Wednesday. Brian and Zeke talk about all that and more in this edition of the Sun Belt podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Greg Luca of the San Antonio Express-News joins Joe and Eric to recap UTSA's victory over Western Kentucky and gives some extra perspective on where the Roadrunners are in their quest for another C-USA title. Plus, UAB's dominant day against MTSU, spousal Instagram habits, and injuries racking up across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Zeke talk through week 6 in the Sun Belt, including Texas State's shocking blowout of App, Georgia State overpowering Georgia Southern, and Coastal Carolina holding on to beat UL Monroe on the road. This week, the boys look at the first Wednesday night matchup of the season between Marshall and Louisiana, and talk about some of the upcoming matchups for Week 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to recap Week 6 in the AAC, including UCF's hurricane game, Houston's comeback, and Navy's dominance. Plus, they fight about backup kickers at ECU. Then, the pair recap the four Week 7 games in the AAC. Also, check out Emily's piece on fullbacks, coming out on Underdogdynasty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Joe and Eric are joined by FIU head coach Mike MacIntyre to discuss the program's historic win at New Mexico State from this past week. Coach Mac also gives a quick look as to how his team is preparing for UConn. Plus, Joe and Eric do all the usual C-USA analysis and preview that you expect. How is the season almost half over already?? Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are joined by Evan Barnes to talk about Memphis football. Then, they break down Week 5 in the AAC, including Tulsa's offensive line woes, Dana Holgorsen's composure, and the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. Then, they break down the Week 6 slate of games, which includes the UCF-SMU game moved to the middle of the week due to Hurricane Ian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's edition of the Sun Belt podcast, Brian and Zeke talk about the shootout between Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern from last Saturday, and what lessons can be taken from the Chanticleers 34-30 victory. Elsewhere, Georgia State picked up its first victory of the year over Army, and South Alabama cemented themselves as the frontrunners in the West with a win over Louisiana. In week 6, the boys discuss the Southern/State rivalry, and what to expect out of the slate of Sun Belt-on-Sun Belt action on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Head Coach Rick Stockstill called into the show this week to add some perspective from his team's historic win over the Miami Hurricanes and share his thoughts on where his team is. Plus, MTSU legend Kevin Byard will have his jersey retired this week.  In the other sections, we preview an intriguing slate of game this week that includes a matchup against New Mexico State that Joe thinks could be winnable for FIU. Short kings rise up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to break down Week 4 in the AAC. That includes a rough Iron Skillet Game, Houston's continued struggles, and Navy's surprise win. Then, they preview Week 5, which is going to include multiple games affected by Hurricane Ian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices