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Most of flower farming doesn't look like the photos—and that's exactly what this conversation is about. In this episode, I sit down with Lyndsay Biehl-Mercer of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to talk about the real side of building a flower business: grit, focus, fear, finances, burnout, and learning as you go. We talk about why there's pressure to make everything look beautiful, how easy it is to work yourself into the ground, and why getting good at one thing early matters. We also dig into practical habits—tracking numbers, using simple tools, and making informed decisions—along with the bigger question many growers face: Is this work life-giving, or is it taking something from me? This is an honest, grounded conversation for anyone navigating flower farming in real time—and a reminder that with all the resources available today, none of us need to be doing this alone. Learn more about today's episode and all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers — Learn more and join at ascfg.org Visit RootedFarmers.com and use code TFP25 for $75 off your new membership. The Gardener's Workshop — Helping flower farmers grow smarter at thegardenersworkshop.com Visit AccentDecor.com and be inspired for your floral design containers and decor.  Subscribe to The Flower Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and many more! If you have a minute, it would be great if you could leave a review wherever you listen to our podcast. You can also watch our conversations on YouTube, in addition to tip-filled videos and educational Lives. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss a minute.

How can leaders maximize attract great talent and maximize on the talent they already have?Meet Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer!Dr. Cynthia is a Human Capital Potentialist who works at the intersection of organizational strategy and soul purpose. She is a globally recognized human capital strategist, USA Today bestselling author, and board-certified executive coach with more than 30 years of experience transforming how organizations invest in their people. As the founder and CEO of Bentzen Performance Partners, co-founder of The Zeal of the Heel, and creator of the 7 Minute Pivot, she partners with executives and leadership teams across public, private, nonprofit, and multi-industry sectors to align talent strategy with business growth. On this episode, Dr. Cynthia explains her research findings on the ROI when investing in talent.Listen as Dr. Cynthia shares:- how to align talent strategy with business growth- what leads to cultural transformations- transforming people into a company's biggest competitive advantage- business outcomes vs human-centered leadership- how CEOs can unlock untapped value- the returns on intentional investments in talent- how to navigate career restlessness or stagnation- the leadership dilemma of empathy vs accountability...and so much more!Connect with Dr. Cynthia:Website: https://www.bentzenperformancepartners.comAdditional Resources:"Now, Near, Next" by Dr. Cynthia Bentsen-Mercer on AmazonListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-can-attract-and-retain-the-best-talent-w/id1614151066?i=1000741811750Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/w9WFLhFzJd8

Jason Christie hates losing.And in this episode of Mercer: The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, he doesn't sugarcoat a single thing.Jason sits down with Dave Mercer for a no-filter conversation about the mental obsession of competition, what losing really does to him, and why that edge has defined his career. He also breaks down his new YouTube series, what he's trying to show fans what cameras usually miss, and how his mindset has evolved over time.The conversation dives into the Bassmaster Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS) rule changes, Jason's honest take on how they impact competition, and what adjustments anglers are really making behind the scenes. Along the way, Jason shares some of the weirdest things he's experienced on the water, plus never-told stories from life on tour — including a prank gift from fellow prosThis is Jason Christie unfiltered, honest, and exactly how he is away from the stage and spotlight.If you love real conversations about pro fishing, competition, and the mental side of the sport — this episode delivers.But that's not all, then we are joined by legendary Bassmaster host Tommy Sanders for his annual reading of The Night Before Christmas. A holiday tradition like no other.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Tuesday's results, talks to Ben Wilson of VSIN about the top teams in the sport separating themselves, the Big Ten landscape, & the struggles of Marquette, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Monday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:49-Recap of Tuesday's results17:06-Interview with Ben Wilson35:57-Start of picks Northern Iowa vs Illinois Chicago38:22-Picks & analysis for Creighton vs Xavier40:44-Picks & analysis for Youngstown St vs Robert Morris42:57-Picks & analysis for James Madison s Old Dominion45:06-Picks & analysis for UC Santa Barbara vs UW Green Bay47:46-Picks & analysis for Richmond vs Elon50:16-Picks & analysis for Mercer vs Central Florida52:58-Picks & analysis for The Citadel vs Charleston55:54-Picks & analysis for Oakland vs Northern Kentucky58:20-Picks & analysis for Quinnipiac vs Monmouth1:00:58-Picks & analysis for Vanderbilt vs Memphis1:03:59-Picks & analysis for Kennesaw St vs Middle Tennessee1:07:02-Picks & analysis for South Alabama vs UL Monroe1:09:44-Picks & analysis for Wofford vs Wichita St1:12:14-Picks & analysis for Louisiana Tech vs Tulane1:14:58-Picks & analysis for Cleveland St vs UAB1:17:23-Picks & analysis for South Florida vs Alabama1:19:45-Picks & analysis for Weber St vs Utah Valley1:21:52-Picks & analysis for Arkansas St vs Texas St1:24:19-Picks & analysis for Georgetown vs Marquette1:26:54-Picks & analysis for Portland St vs Colorado1:29:41-Picks & analysis for Seattle vs UC Davis1:31:51-Picks & analysis for North Texas vs Santa Clara1:34:11-Picks & analysis for UT San Antonio vs USC1:36:24-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs Gonzaga1:38:47-Picks & analysis for Sam Houston vs Oregon St1:40:54-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs Washington St1:43:11-Picks & analysis for Air Force vs San Diego St1:45:59-Picks & analysis for Loyola Chicago vs San Francisco1:47:35-Picks & analysis for UT Arlington vs Stanford1:49:57-Picks & analysis for Arizona St vs UCLA1:52:26-Picks & analysis for Portland vs Oregon1:54:52-Start of Extra Games Stonehill vs New Hampshire1:57:00-Picks & analysis for St. Francis PA vs Floria1:59:22-Picks & analysis for Chattanooga vs Bellarmine2:01:44-Picks & analysis for Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville St2:04:06-Picks & analysis for Presbyterian vs East Carolina2:06:33-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville vs Floria A&M2:08:55-Picks & analysis for Maryland Eastern Shore vs Wagner2:11:11-Picks & analysis for Albany vs Stony Brook2:13:44-Picks & analysis for Alabama St vs Cincinnati2:16:08-Picks & analysis for Longwood vs Wake Forest2:18:33-Picks & analysis for Texas Southern vs NC State2:19:10-Picks & analysis for Mercyhurst vs Syracuse2:21:08-Picks & analysis for Binghamton vs Pittsburgh2:23:17-Picks & analysis for Siena vs Vermont2:25:19-Picks & analysis for Houston Christian vs Nicholls2:28:13-Picks & analysis for Alabama A&M vs Ole Miss2:30:29-Picks & analysis for Bethune Cookman vs St. Louis2:32:31-Picks & analysis for Texas A&M CC vs Stepehn F Austin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Christie hates losing.And in this episode of Mercer: The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, he doesn't sugarcoat a single thing.Jason sits down with Dave Mercer for a no-filter conversation about the mental obsession of competition, what losing really does to him, and why that edge has defined his career. He also breaks down his new YouTube series, what he's trying to show fans what cameras usually miss, and how his mindset has evolved over time.The conversation dives into the Bassmaster Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS) rule changes, Jason's honest take on how they impact competition, and what adjustments anglers are really making behind the scenes. Along the way, Jason shares some of the weirdest things he's experienced on the water, plus never-told stories from life on tour — including a prank gift from fellow prosThis is Jason Christie unfiltered, honest, and exactly how he is away from the stage and spotlight.If you love real conversations about pro fishing, competition, and the mental side of the sport — this episode delivers.But that's not all, then we are joined by legendary Bassmaster host Tommy Sanders for his annual reading of The Night Before Christmas. A holiday tradition like no other.

Now, Ben and I have never actually met, but he came with a very strong recommendation from a former team-mate of both of ours Geoff Griffiths. Ben has experienced all different sides of rugby over a lengthy playing career and his story is one that I really wanted to share with you. This interview was recorded in November of 2019 and we talked about life on the fringes of the professional game and Ben's varied experiences playing in different countries. LINKS Ben's book 'Fringes' can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48AwHh2 Ben's website - https://www.benmercer.me/ Ben on X - https://x.com/bcemercer GET STASH England Rugby Store - https://ers.pxf.io/KjV30v British & Irish Lions Store - https://bil.sjv.io/9gNaL4 BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amateurrugbypodcast PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! (https://patreon.com/amateurrugbypodcast) SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

Vol. 3 of Story Time, a new series on the program featuring an author reading aloud from his work. In this episode, Tod Goldberg reads from his latest work of crime fiction, a novel called Only Way Out, available from Thomas & Mercer. Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels, including the Gangsterland quartet: Gangsterland, Gangster Nation; The Low Desert, and Gangsters Don't Die. His short fiction and essays have been anthologized in Best American Mystery and Suspense and Best American Essays and appear regularly in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Alta. Tod is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, where he founded and directs the low-residency MFA program in creative writing and writing for the performing arts.  *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code OTHERPPL at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription." Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 93 Division I vs Division I games on the betting board for Saturday and Greg picks & analyzes EVERY one of them!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 3:58-Start of picks Arkansas vs Texas Tech6:15-Picks & analysis for Michigan St vs Penn State8:23-Picks & analysis for DePaul vs Wichita St10:23-Picks & analysis for Massachusetts vs Florida St13:03-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Stony Brook15:23-Picks & analysis for Iona vs St. John's17:57-Picks & analysis for UL Monroe vs Miami20:21-Picks & analysis for Old Dominion vs George Mason22:58-Picks & analysis for Oklahoma St vs Oklahoma25:24-Picks & analysis for CS Northridge vs Delaware28:13-Picks & analysis for Toledo vs Robert Morris30:44-Picks & analysis for Northern Illinois vs Elon33:03-Picks & analysis for Marquette vs Purdue35:16-Picks & analysis for North Dakota St vs Drake37:35-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville St vs Georgia St40:23-Picks & analysis for Providence vs Butler42:52-Picks & analysis for Manhattan vs Fordham45:39-Picks & analysis for Western Illinois vs North Dakota48:19-Picks & analysis for Cincinnati vs Georgia51;17-Picks & analysis for Evansville vs Notre Dame53:30-Picks & analysis for UC Santa Barbara vs Utah Valley56:00-Picks & analysis for St. Peter's vs Georgetown58:13-Picks & analysis for George Washington vs Florida1:00:48-Picks & analysis for Tulsa vs New Mexico St1:02:59-Picks & analysis for Louisiana vs Louisiana Tech1:05:35-Picks & analysis for Kansas St vs Creighton1:07:42-Picks & analysis for Arkansas St vs Rice1:10:12-Picks & analysis for UNC Wilmington vs Valparaiso1:10:33-Picks & analysis for Southern Miss vs Ole Miss1:14:53-Picks & analysis for Mercer vs Clemson1:17:30-Picks & analysis for Memphis vs Louisville1:19:57-Picks & analysis for Illinois Chicago vs Belmont1:22:27-Picks & analysis for UT San Antonio vs Colorado1:25:08-Picks & analysis for Hofstra vs Syracuse1:27:12-Picks & analysis for Nebraska vs Illinois1:29:28-Picks & analysis for CS Fullerton vs Denver1:31:56-Picks & analysis for UC Davis vs Oregon1:33:54-Picks & analysis for Akron vs Murray St1:36:22-Picks & analysis for St. Bonaventure vs Ohio1:38:45-Picks & analysis for Chattanooga vs Auburn1:40:38-Picks & analysis for Pittsburgh vs Villanova1:42:50-Picks & analysis for Montana St vs Oregon St1:45:14-Picks & analysis for Illinois St vs Utah St1:47:19-Picks & analysis for Kansas vs NC State1:49:28-Picks & analysis for Southern Utah vs Washington1:52:12-Picks & analysis for Oakland vs Northern Iowa1:54:22-Picks & analysis for Northern Arizona vs San Diego1:56:47-Picks & analysis for Southern Illinois vs Richmond1:59:04-Picks & analysis for Santa Clara vs Arizona St2:01:11-Picks & analysis for The Citadel vs South Carolina2:03:17-Picks & analysis for Wright St vs Marshall2:05:24-Picks & analysis for Stanford vs San Jose St2:07:41-Picks & analysis for Indiana vs Kentucky2:10:15-Picks & analysis for West Virginia vs Ohio St2:12:28-Picks & analysis for San Francisco vs St. Louis2:14:51-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs Grand Canyon2:17:07-Picks & analysis for Michigan vs Maryland2:19:32-Picks & analysis for Rutgers vs Seton Hall2:21:28-Picks & analysis for SMU vs LSU2:23:43-Picks & analysis for UC Riverside vs BYU2:26:18-Picks & analysis for Tennessee St vs UNLV2:28:47-Picks & analysis for Pepperdine vs CS Bakersfield2:30:40-Picks & analysis for Arizona vs Alabama 2:33:04-Picks & analysis for Mississippi St vs Utah2:34:51-Picks & analysis for Duquesne vs Nevada2:36:43-Picks & analysis for UC San Diego vs Tulane2:38:56-Picks & analysis for UCLA vs Gonzaga2:41:13-Picks & analysis for UTEP vs Hawaii2:45:21-Start of extra games Albany vs Florida Atlantic2:47:42-Picks & analysis for St. Thoas vs NC Asheville2:50:08-Picks & analysis for 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Brad Brownell following Clemson's 70-63 victory over Mercer (Brownell's 300th with Tigers)

Most college football observers did a double-take when reading last Saturday’s FCS small college playoff scores. The undefeated defending FCS champion North Dakota State Bison lost – at home!  They were eliminated from the playoffs by Illinois State 29-28. NDSU’s loss has opened the door for a new national champion to be crowned in less than one month.  Villanova’s 2008 national championship was the most recent title won by a member of this year’s remaining eight quarterfinalist teams. What happened to North Dakota State last weekend? North Dakota State came into last Saturday’s home playoff game with Illinois State with a perfect 12-0 record in 2025.  The Bison had already defeated the Redbirds 33-16 at Illinois State a couple of months ago. However, my weekly FCS report last week noted, “That game saw the Bison leading by only two points (18-16) after three quarters before NDSU tacked-on two late scores for the final margin of victory”. Illinois State came into Fargo, North Dakota last Saturday with the knowledge that they had come really close to taking down the Bison in that previous meeting. By contrast, North Dakota State confidently entered last week’s game knowing they had won 14 straight games against their Missouri Valley Football Conference rivals. The Bison wasted no time in taking a 14-0 first quarter lead in NDSU’s always-noisy FargoDome stadium last Saturday. The first offensive play from scrimmage produced a 79-yard touchdown pass completion to Bryce Lance (yes, he is the younger brother of former Bison and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance).  North Dakota State tacked-on a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown to take a 14-point lead in the opening quarter. North Dakota State’s usually punishing offense was throttled all day. Illinois State held the Bison to just six first downs – for the entire game!  NDSU still led 28-14 early in the fourth quarter as Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse tossed five interceptions which allowed the Bison to maintain the lead. However, the Redbirds’ quarterback saved his best for last. Rittenhouse tossed two touchdowns in the game’s final three minutes plus a two-point conversion to give Illinois State a thrilling 29-28 win. Illinois State controlled the ball – well, when they weren’t throwing one of those five interceptions to North Dakota State. The Redbirds kept possession of the football for 42 minutes compared to just 18 for the Bison. NDSU finished its season at 12-1. Illinois State improved to 10-4 and now travels west this week to play UC-Davis on Saturday afternoon. Let’s preview this week’s four FCS quarterfinal playoff games! #7 seed Stephen F. Austin (11-2) at #2 seed Montana State (11-2) – FRIDAY – 8PM CST on ESPN Two mirror image teams will meet on Friday night in Bozeman, Montana. The SFA Lumberjacks opened the season with two straight losses and have reeled-off a school-record 11 straight victories to reach Friday’s FCS quarterfinal game. The Southland Conference champions defeated the United Athletic Conference winner Abilene Christian 41-34 at home Saturday in Nacogdoches, Texas to advance to this weekend’s game. Ditto for Montana State! The Bobcats dropped a road “money game” at Oregon and were surprised in their home opener by South Dakota State. After an 0-2 start, Montana State’s defense has only allowed one team (Montana) to score more than 17 points in their current 11-game winning streak.  The Big Sky Champion Bobcats edged Ivy League winner Yale 21-13 last Saturday in Bozeman to advance into the quarterfinals at home on Friday night. Stephen F. Austin’s defense is doing its part this season, too.  The Jacks have allowed just 16 points per game over their current 11-game winning streak. Offensively speaking, Montana State ranks #9 nationally in scoring 36.8 points per game. Stephen F. Austin is #14 in the FBS in scoring by producing 36 points per game. The explosive Lumberjacks’ offense has produced 57 plays of more than 20 yards this season. Montana State expects nearly 20,000 fans for Friday night’s game.  The weather will be chilly with gametime temperatures around 40 degrees and brisk winds of 15-20 mph during this game. 11-2 Villanova at #4 seed Tarleton State (12-1) – Saturday at 11AM on ESPN The Wildcats come into Saturday’s quarterfinal game in north Texas on a 10-game winning streak. Villanova went on the road last Saturday to end the season for previously undefeated Lehigh 14-7 in a game played in Bethlehem, PA.  The Wildcats from the Coastal Athletic Conference took advantage of two Lehigh turnovers to secure a win in this tightly-contested game. Villanova’s fans must travel nearly 1,600 miles southwest to Stephenville, Texas (near Fort Worth) to attend this Saturday’s quarterfinal game. The Tarleton State Texans prevailed 31-13 over the University of North Dakota last week to advance into Saturday’s quarterfinals. The 12-1 Texans’ only blemish on its record came after a last minute field goal gave eventual United Athletic Conference champion Abilene Christian a 31-28 win on November 1. Tarleton State’s defense is ranked #10 nationally and allows just 18 points per game. The weather in north central Texas should be terrific on Saturday.  Sunny skies with gametime temperatures in the mid-60’s and light winds will make for perfect football weather conditions. Univ. of South Dakota (10-4) at #3 seed Montana (12-1) – Saturday 2:30PM on ABC The Coyotes of South Dakota and the Grizzlies of Montana will meet on Saturday afternoon for the first time in a playoff setting. These two FBS schools are spaciously separated by nearly 1,100 miles.  The University of Montana football team has never lost to USD (5-0) since the Coyotes moved up into the FCS football group in 2008. South Dakota wants to change that on Saturday. The Coyotes’ 10-4 record is deceiving.  Their losses came at FBS member Iowa State and against three other FCS playoff qualifiers (Lamar University, Illinois State, and North Dakota State). USD from the Missouri Valley Football Conference has blasted two consecutive playoff opponents. Last week’s 47-0 ambush at #6 seed Mercer raised a lot of eyebrows.  The Coyotes’ offense ran for 309 yards and passed for another 241 on Saturday in Macon, Georgia.  South Dakota’s defense stifled Mercer’s vaunted passing attack as it produced four interceptions. The Montana Grizzlies of the Big Sky Conference will have the home field advantage on Saturday.  This will mark the first-ever football game to be televised by ABC at picturesque Washington/Grizzly stadium in Missoula.  Montana is the FCS’ all-time leader in post-season appearances (29) with national championships won in 1995 and 2001. The Griz is #3 nationally in scoring (41.5 points per game). Their prolific passing attack produces almost 300 yards per game with an efficient 70% completion percentage. The weather forecast for Saturday’s game calls for afternoon sunshine and a balmy (by Montana standards) high temperature of 52 degrees. Illinois State (10-4) at #8 seed UC-Davis (9-3) – Saturday at 4PM on ESPN+ The final FCS quarterfinal game of this weekend will be played just west of Sacramento on the campus of UC-Davis.  UC-Davis and Illinois State are both seeking their schools’ first FCS national football championship. These two teams played each other in the second round of last year’s FCS playoffs.  The Aggies of UC-Davis cruised in a 42-10 home field decision over the Redbirds from Normal, Illinois. As we covered earlier, Illinois State (which finished in 3rd place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference regular season) will not be intimidated after traveling to #1 seed North Dakota State last weekend and taking a 29-28 victory over the defending champs. The “Road-birds” are now 13-1 over the past two seasons as a visiting team against FCS opponents.   Senior wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz added three touchdowns against North Dakota State last week. He now owns the Illinois State school record with 36 TD catches in his career. Meanwhile, the UC-Davis Aggies of the Big Sky Conference feature one of the most balanced offensive attacks in the entire FCS.  Last week’s home playoff win over Rhode Island saw the Aggies pass for 277 yards and rush for 276 more as they pulled away in the second half in a 47-26 victory over the Rams. UC-Davis is hosting a quarterfinal game at home for the first time since 2001. Saturday’s weather in northern California will feature plenty of sunshine and a kick-off temperatures at a cool 47 degrees.  Enjoy this weekend’s FCS quarterfinal games! The post FCS Quarterfinals – No Mo’ Bison to worry about! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

On this episode of Mercer : The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, Dave Mercer sits down with the greatest angler of all time—Kevin VanDam—for one of his most open, honest, and wide-ranging conversations yet.KVD dives deep into the future of professional bass fishing, sharing real, unfiltered thoughts on where the sport is headed, the changes he believes are coming, and what pro fishing must do to keep growing.He also tackles the forward-facing sonar debate head-on, offering his true perspective on how the technology is shaping competition, influencing the next generation, and changing the way anglers think on the water. No politics, no sugarcoating—just Kevin's authentic take.As always, KVD brings the stories. He reveals behind-the-scenes moments from decades on tour—funny, chaotic, surprising, and honest glimpses into life at the highest level of the sport.Kevin also weighs in on the youth invasion, discussing the hungry new talent shaking up the standings, whether the sport is harder or easier for young anglers today, and what separates the good from the great.And perhaps most revealing of all, he reflects on what it was really like when he was a rookie—the pressure, the learning curve, the mistakes, the moments that fueled him, and the early experiences that forged one of the most dominant careers in fishing history.This is Kevin VanDam unfiltered, real, thoughtful & Awkwardly Honest! A must-listen for every angler, fan, and follower of professional fishing.

This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out!Is it time for the Coyotes to take a seat at the FCS "grownup" table? In other words, to make room to expand the "Big Four" of FCS football — North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Montana State, Montana — to the "Big Five?"USD has made three consecutive quarterfinals, something NDSU and SDSU — who have split the last four national titles, two apiece — can't say after losing in the round of 16 on Saturday (but the Bobcats and the Grizzlies can).Unlike the Big Four, the Coyotes haven't played in an FCS national title game within the last four years, or ever. We'll find out how they stack up against a blue blood Saturday on ABC in a time window when Army-Navy will be the only other football game to watch on over-the-air TV.But Sioux Falls Live sports editor Matt Zimmer and Happy Hour host John Gaskins dig in to what three years of USD reaching this round means, particularly for a 2025 team that has won five consecutive games — four against ranked teams — and left a 47-0 bruise on SoCon champ Mercer, the nation's best (statistical) offense and rush defense, by holding the Bears to 277 total yards (227 short of their average) and bulldozing them for 316 rushing yards (226 over their average).So, will the Coyotes stack up to the Grizzlies better than the Jackrabbits, who were 50-burgered? Zim and John kick that around as well in this week's edition of their five-years-and-running weekly podcast "Nobody's Listening Anyway."Also on the docket:* Why is Zim happy for Jimmy Rogers at Iowa State, and why does he find it nonsense to bash his character for leaving Washington State after less than a year to take his third head coaching job in four years? And why, in hindsight, was he still the best choice to take over for John Stiegelmeier?* Why does Zim feel Chase Mason doesn't need to go to the Big Ten or SEC or any FBS school to show NFL pros he is worthy of an early rounds NFL Draft selection?* What is Zim's sense of how many SDSU players who aren't out of eligibility will stick around?* Does NDSU's early round exit from the FCS Playoffs make the postseason more interesting or more boring? Does it make the FCS stronger? Does it strengthen or weaken the case that the Bison should want to stay in the FCS?* Oh, and should James Madison's entry into the CFB Playoffs make the case for NDSU and SDSU to "move up?" Actually, Zim says no. Why?* Bowl games — yeah, their prestige has been weakened over the decades by the sheer volume of them, the number of top players sitting them out, and now the number of teams refusing to play in them. Does that mean they should all go away? Zim says no. Hear why.

Naughty (Witnesses), Nice (Scripties), and NTC (Case Teasers):Introduction (0:00:00). Spencer and Justin go to Seattle. Why? Bad facts...America's Next Top Trial Lawyer (0:04:13). Cash for closings! Students can visit the website to participate or learn more.The Break (0:05:25). Results from National Trial League and college football.Coach Roundtable (0:08:50). Why are more witnesses misbehaving? And what can we do about it? Cumberland's Judge Roberts, Mercer's Katie Powers, and Drexel's Phil Pasquarello join for an in-depth conversation. Also, Katie promotes bourbon, Judge proposes new tournament names, Phil says "more people need to be like me," and Justin tries to recruit Katie's infant daughter.NTC Case Preview (0:44:56). The regionals case authors preview the 2026 regionals criminal case ... and share a pretty big hint.The Scripties (0:59:28). First, some absurd awards: Best Use of Email, Most Unnecessarily Confrontational, and the Scripty for Most Shameless Self-Promotion for a Scripty. Then, the big ones: Best Swag, Best Trophy, Favorite Competition, Top Team, and More.Mailbag (1:12:30). How do you handle it when students don't like the Spring team they're assigned? And what happens when Justin and Spencer receive their US News ballots while they're recording the episode? 

On this episode of Mercer : The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, Dave Mercer sits down with the greatest angler of all time—Kevin VanDam—for one of his most open, honest, and wide-ranging conversations yet.KVD dives deep into the future of professional bass fishing, sharing real, unfiltered thoughts on where the sport is headed, the changes he believes are coming, and what pro fishing must do to keep growing.He also tackles the forward-facing sonar debate head-on, offering his true perspective on how the technology is shaping competition, influencing the next generation, and changing the way anglers think on the water. No politics, no sugarcoating—just Kevin's authentic take.As always, KVD brings the stories. He reveals behind-the-scenes moments from decades on tour—funny, chaotic, surprising, and honest glimpses into life at the highest level of the sport.Kevin also weighs in on the youth invasion, discussing the hungry new talent shaking up the standings, whether the sport is harder or easier for young anglers today, and what separates the good from the great.And perhaps most revealing of all, he reflects on what it was really like when he was a rookie—the pressure, the learning curve, the mistakes, the moments that fueled him, and the early experiences that forged one of the most dominant careers in fishing history.This is Kevin VanDam unfiltered, real, thoughtful & Awkwardly Honest! A must-listen for every angler, fan, and follower of professional fishing.

On this edition, Filmmaker & prolific poet Perrin Mercer joins the show as he and Cobbina dive deep into their experiences in the film industry, highlighting the importance of networking, the impact of technology, and the nuances of artistic creation.Follow Perrin & his socials/work here:Instagram: perrin_mercerSubstack: Perrinmercer.comhttps://talesfromrightnow.substack.com/ (Under Construction)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@perrinmercer)ENEMYWORLD! (art collective) (https://www.youtube.com/@enemyworld1046)The Reelers' Social Club launching soon exclusively on Substack.Follow Cobbina on these socials here:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cobbinaappiah/⁠BlueSky:⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/cobbinaappiah.bsky.social⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cobbinaappiah/⁠Letterboxd: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/cappiah13/⁠SUBSCRIBE to YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@keepingthingsreelpod⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keepingthingsreelpod/⁠The Keeping Things Reel Podcast is a SPINMASTER MEDIA production created, hosted, and produced by Cobbina Appiah. Based in the NYC & New England (CT/MA) area.

Soulfie steps into our Spotlight Mix with a groove heavy house session built on soul, disco, and Brazilian swing. We first saw her at the Toolroom Academy x Crossfader party at ADE in Amsterdam and her energy was instant. This mix is packed with warmth, bounce, and proper dancefloor moments. Originally from Santa Catarina and now based in São Paulo, Soulfie blends her soul and disco roots with classic house influences like Larry Levan and Louie Vega. Her sets move with groove and feeling, never needing big BPMs to lift the room. This mix features tracks from Angelo Ferreri, Soul Central, Full Intention, Corrado Alunni, Mercer, Jay Vegas, Ghostbusterz, and more. Expect funk, swing, disco sparkle, and a few short edits from Soulfie herself. Tracklist: https://datatransmission.co/spotlight-mix/soulfie-joins-the-spolight-mix/ ⚡️Like the Mix? Click the [Repost] ↻ button so more people can hear it!

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:-3 Game Balls and a Flag from the 2nd round.-What do we make of NDSU's loss and Mercer's performance? Meanwhile, USD and Montana impress in their wins.-Game-by-game previews for the quarterfinals and Celebration Bowl.The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

Colter Nuanez opens the show by breaking down the biggest matchups across the FCS landscape, starting with Illinois State's unbelievable upset win over NDSU, UC Davis' impressive performance in their victory over Rhode Island, and South Dakota's dominant showing against Mercer.From there, Colter dives into a wild weekend in Montana football, unpacking the Grizzlies' statement win over South Dakota State and Montana State's nail-biter against Yale. He digs into the defining moments of each game and what they signal for both teams moving forward. The episode also features conversations with coaches Brent Vigen, Bobby Hauck, and Dan Jackson, as well as players Solomon Tuliaupupu and Drew Deck, offering fresh insight straight from the field and locker rooms. Whether you follow the Griz, the Cats, or the wider FCS landscape, this episode delivers sharp, timely analysis from top to bottom.

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome award-winning Chief Marketing Officer, founder, author, and TV host Jeanniey Walden to the show for a masterclass in modern leadership, marketing, brand storytelling, and authenticity! From her early career at JCPenney to leading marketing for global brands like Mercer, Rite Aid, and DailyPay, Jeanniey shares how authenticity, inspiration, and relatability – all central elements in her signature “AIR” framework can transform not only marketing but also internal culture. She reveals how DailyPay's branding became a verb, why HR leaders are natural marketers, and how AI is reshaping creativity, communication, and brand trust. The conversation dives into how AI is reshaping marketing strategy and what it means for trust, creativity, and authenticity. Jeanniey shares her experience testing a fully AI-powered “virtual team,” what she's learning from it, and why she believes AI replaces inefficiency, not humanity.  From the future of demand generation to the return of face-to-face connection, Jeanniey shares invaluable insights for leaders, reminding us that in an AI world, the most powerful brands will be built on emotion, trust, and human connection. Connect with Jeanniey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannieywalden/ X: https://x.com/LiftOffShow Website: https://www.liftoffcompany.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Liftoffwithjeanniey  Connect with the show: LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0

The guys break down a quiet, low-energy night at Rogers Arena and what it says about a fanbase that's burnt out and out of belief. Jannik Hansen joins to discuss why someone is getting traded, whether moving Quinn Hughes now even makes sense, and why the Canucks are nowhere close to a two-year turnaround. With trade rumours heating up, front-office uncertainty looming, and the team sitting 32nd by points percentage, the direction of the franchise has never felt murkier. The episode asks a simple question: what are the Canucks actually selling... wins, hope, or nothing at all? This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan CharkThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the second-round games of the 2025 FCS Football Playoffs. The duo discusses Illinois State's historic upset over North Dakota State, Montana's offensive explosion against South Dakota State, South Dakota's statement win against Mercer, Tarleton State's impressive performance against North Dakota, Villanova's defensive battle against Lehigh, and Stephen F. Austin's exciting win over Abilene Christian. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson react to every FCS playoff game from round 2. Mercer takes a beating, North Dakota State loses in an insane upset, the Montana schools look unstoppable & URI gets booted by UC Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits with Adam Siskind from ZS, a global consulting and technology firm known for transforming data, science, and human ingenuity into real-world impact. With more than 13,000 employees across 35+ offices, ZS partners with companies to improve life and how we live it. Sandy and Adam dive into how AI and advanced analytics are reshaping operations, the insights coming out of ZS's Future of Health Report, and what it will take to overcome lingering distrust in AI across healthcare. From predictions and concerns to practical advice for payers and providers, they explore whether we're headed toward a tipping point or an AI bubble.In this episode, they talk about:How AI is facilitating solutions for ZSHow ZS uses analytics to drive how businesses operateZS's Future of Health ReportGetting past the distrust in AI in healthcareWhat a tipping point might look like in the futureAdvice for payers and providersFuture implementation predictions and worriesIs there an AI bubble?A Little About Adam:Adam is a leader in ZS's provider practice area, helping to transform hospitals and health systems and supporting them from strategy through to execution. He has extensive experience across healthcare with health plans, providers, pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech companies. Adam has also led ZS's European and North America West regions. Adam's background is in actuarial science. Before joining ZS, Adam worked with health plans and group insurance at Mercer, helping employer groups achieve high-quality and affordable healthcare.

Welcome to the Age of the Tudors… and we begin with an busy episode filled with Henry VII's immediate impact upon the city, a epidemic killing thousands and two Mayors, a marriage of a Mercer that reveals hidden insights into life in London, the formation of the Beefeaters, and why the merchants of The City and the new King, found themselves getting off on the wrong foot… all of this and more to be found in this weeks Chapter.Cover contains a detail of “A Young Man,” painted ca. 1490 by Andrea Solario.

This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out!What is the silver bullet?This is a question outside observers may ask when teams like the Jackrabbits and the Coyotes produce a late-season turnaround. Both have gone from funks — the Jacks' four-game slide after a 7-0 start and more the Yotes' haven't-figured-it-out-yet malaise at 5-4 — to heaters that make them look like dangerous playoff teams. In South Dakota State's case, the return of quarterback Chase Mason is an easy answer, given how flawless, electric, and inspired the Jacks looked in their 41-3 first round playoff win over New Hampshire. But SDSU had already turned the corner the week before in the dramatic win at North Dakota. So, what is the other silver bullet at SDSU? Hint: It lies in both the head coach and offensive coordinator. In Wednesday's "John-o-logue," Happy Hour John Gaskins plucked insight from Dan Jackson and others (like John Stiegelmeier) to pinpoint the turning points.At USD, there isn't one player or aspect that sticks out as a cure-all in their four-game win streak, which included three consecutive wins over Top 25 teams just to reach the playoffs.But there was a broad, overarching concept employed by head coach Travis Johansen that yielded powerful results. It wasn't an obvious or dramatic silver bullet, but Johansen reveals it in his weekly one-on-one 30 minute chat with Gaskins. After a close first half against Drake, the Yotes pulled away 38-17 in the first round of the playoffs as quarterback Aidan Bouman had his best game of the season.Was there a big turnaround moment for Bouman? How has Larenzo Fenner broken out into an at-times impossible-to-cover receiver? How did Mikey Munn become an All-MVFC first teammer? Johansen answers these questions and gives a glimpse into why Mercer has the nation's second-best passing yardage attack, and what kind of challenges the Bears defense will present to USD's now-humming offense.Meanwhile, Wednesday marked (Early) National Letter of Intent Signing Day for high school athletes all across the country. It is always a day for college football teams to pump up their incoming recruiting class.Gaskins chatted with two Sioux Falls standouts about their paths to CFB — Sioux Falls Washington receiver Jhace Woods (South Dakota State) and Sioux Falls Jefferson tight end Eddie Whiting (Michigan State).How did the schools they signed with first start a relationship? What led them to choosing their school, and which other schools tried to pluck them away?In both players' cases, the schools they chose went through coaching changes — Woods earlier in his process when Jacks coach Jimmy Rogers left for Washington State, and Whiting just days before signing day when MSU fired Jonathan Smith and within 24 hours hired Pat Fitzgerald.So, what kept the Sioux Falls ballers loyal to their original choice?  

This week, the so-called “big names” of college football are still waiting and arguing about which teams should be selected for their upcoming 12-team College Football Playoffs. The television networks will feature a limited slate of major conference championship games this weekend.  Most of this weekend’s FBS teams (win or lose) will probably make the 12-team playoff field. Yawn! By contrast, the FCS small college playoffs are now entering week #2 of their 24-team competition.  Yes, that is double the number of playoff teams compared to the major college football teams! Here’s how the FCS Playoffs work The 11 FCS playoff conferences do not play championship games. In the event of a tie for first place, each conference utilizes a set of tiebreaker rules to determine the league’s top team. Each of the 11 conference winners received an “automatic bid” into the 24-team FCS playoff field.  The other 13 teams were selected by the FCS Playoff Committee (comprised of one Athletic Director from each of the 11 participating conferences). The 11 conference winners are not guaranteed to host a home playoff game.  In fact, the winners of the Ivy League (Yale), Northeast Conference (Central Connecticut State), and Pioneer Football League (Drake) played on the road in Week #1. Last weekend’s first round had the top eight FCS seeds with a bye.  The remaining 16 teams were in action, though.  The next eight highest seeded teams (Seeds #9-16) hosted first round games last Saturday.  Their opponents were selected by the playoff committee with geographic considerations to minimize team travel costs (a very smart idea). Three road teams pulled Week #1 upsets last weekend. Surprising North Dakota clobbered #13 seed Tennessee Tech 31-6 in Cookeville.  Yale scored the final 29 points of the game in the second half to surprise #15 seed Youngstown State 43-42.  Illinois State prevailed over #16 Southeastern Louisiana 21-3 in Hammond. The other five teams eliminated last weekend were Central Connecticut State, Harvard, New Hampshire, Drake, and Lamar. The FCS is now down to its “Sweet 16” round on Saturday.   Let’s review each of the match-ups!  (All kickoffs shown are CST) #12 Villanova (10-2) at #5 Lehigh (12-0) – 11AM on ESPN+ When you’re hot, you’re hot!  The Villanova Wildcats lost two of their first three games of the season (to FBS Penn State and 9-3 FCS member Monmouth).  Since then, Villanova has won nine straight games.  That includes last Saturday’s 52-7 opening round shellacking of formerly 9-1 Harvard.  The Coastal Athletic Association runner-up Wildcats ran for 319 yards as part of a 519-yard offensive output in their home rout over Harvard. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks of the Patriot League enjoyed a first round bye.  Lehigh features the fourth best rushing offense in the FCS with more than 235 yards per game on the ground.  Lehigh (which was the SwampSwamiSports.com #1 regular season team) has limited eight of its 12 opponents to 14 points or less during the season.  Tickets for the first Lehigh home playoff game in Bethlehem, PA since 2004 are scarce.  Saturday’s game will be played in dry but chilly (upper 30’s) weather conditions. #11 South Dakota (9-4) @ #6 Mercer (9-2) – 11AM on ESPN+ South Dakota’s Coyotes from the Missouri Valley Conference eliminated Pioneer Football League champion Drake 38-17 last week in Round 1.  USD has won seven of their last eight games.  This week’s game is the first-ever football match-up of South Dakota and Mercer.  The Coyotes have advanced into the second round of the FCS playoffs for three consecutive seasons. The pass-happy Mercer Bears had a first round bye.  Mercer is second in the FCS with nearly 334 passing yards per game.  Alas, the forecast for Macon, Georgia features a 60% chance of rain with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees.  The weather conditions may dampen the effectiveness of the So-Con champion Bears’ dangerous passing attack. Illinois State (9-4) @ #1 North Dakota State (12-0) – 12 Noon on ESPN+ This is a Missouri Valley Football Conference rematch of North Dakota State’s 33-16 win over the Redbirds on October 4th in Normal, Illinois.  That game saw the Bison leading by only two points (18-16) after three quarters before NDSU tacked-on two late scores for the final margin of victory. Indiana State’s Redbirds are led by quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse.  He passed for 28 touchdowns and ran for seven more scores this season. North Dakota State is the defending FCS champion and is participating in the playoffs for the 16th consecutive season.  The Bison score 42 points per game (#3 nationally) and are #1 in defense by allowing less than 12 points per outing.  Expect another sell-out crowd in the noisy 18,700 seat FargoDome to cheer-on the unbeaten Bison this Saturday afternoon. North Dakota (8-5) @ #4 Tarleton State (11-1) – 12 Noon on ESPN+ I admit it.  It was quite surprising to learn that the 7-5 North Dakota Fighting Hawks were being selected to participate in the FCS playoffs over several other teams with much better season records.  UND finished in a three-way tie for third place in the Missouri Valley Conference.  They were dispatched 1,200 miles to the south to play a first round road game at 11-1 Ohio Valley/Big South champion Tennessee Tech.  The Fighting Hawks soared in the final quarter as North Dakota scored 21 points to secure a 31-6 win and advance into the second round. This week’s “reward” is a nearly 1,300 mile road trip to #4 seed Tarleton State of Stephenville, Texas (runner-up in the United Athletic Conference).  The North Dakota defense forced six turnovers last week in its win over Tennessee Tech. Tarleton State is no slouch on defense, either.  The Texans lead the FCS in turnover margin with a 2.42 “plus” turnover ratio.  Quarterback Victor Gabalis passed for 25 touchdowns and only four interceptions this year to lead Tarleton State’s offense.  Sunny weather and temperatures in the mid-60’s should make for a perfect day for playoff football in north Texas. Yale (9-2) @ #2 Montana State (10-2) – 1PM on ESPN+ Yale may be destiny’s darling in this year’s FCS playoffs.  After handing unbeaten Harvard its first loss and winning the Ivy League, the Bulldogs found themselves down 35-7 at the half at Youngstown State in last Saturday’s first round playoff game.  A furious second half rally saw Yale escape with an improbable 43-42 win to advance into Round 2. This week’s opponent is also on a roll.  Montana State defeated previously unbeaten Montana two weeks ago to win the Big Sky Conference title.  After a first round bye, the Bobcats can’t wait to play Yale this Saturday in Bozeman, Montana as snow and 38 degrees await the visitors from Connecticut.  Montana State rushes for more than 230 yards per game, so expect a ball-control offensive effort from the Bobcats on Saturday. #14 South Dakota State (9-4) @ #3 Montana (11-1) – 1PM on ESPN+ It took an overtime win in the regular season finale at North Dakota for the Jackrabbits to end their shocking four-game losing streak.  South Dakota State was rewarded by the FCS Playoff committee with a playoff spot.  The Jackrabbits (which finished 4-4 in the Missouri Valley this year) quickly dispatched New Hampshire 41-3 to advance to Round 2 and earn a visit to Missoula to play the University of Montana this Saturday. The hungry Montana Grizzlies are still seething from a season-ending 31-28 loss to rival Montana State.  Even with the loss, the Big Sky runner-up received a first round bye based on their sterling 11-1 regular season record.  The Griz want to avenge last season’s 35-18 playoff loss to South Dakota State in a game played in Brookings, SD.  Running back Eli Gillman (the Big Sky offensive player-of-the-year) leads the team with 105 yards per game and a team-high 17 touchdowns.  Light freezing rain and snow showers are expected during Saturday’s game with temperatures in the upper 30’s. #10 Abilene Christian (9-4) @ #7 Stephen F. Austin (10-2) – 1PM on ESPN+ These two Texas-based conference champions will tee-it up for a second time this season.  This time, the game will be played in Nacogdoches on Saturday.  The Wildcats beat Stephen F. Austin 28-20 in Abilene in early September.  United Athletic League champion Abilene Christian has won seven of its last eight games.  ACU dispatched third-place Southland Conference finisher Lamar 38-20 last weekend in Abilene during Round #1 of the FCS playoffs. The SFA Lumberjacks went 8-0 in the Southland Conference this year to take the league title for the first time since 2010.  Stephen F. Austin has won its last ten games and is allowing only 15 points per game on defense.  SFA was awarded a first round bye, and the school is “jacked” about hosting a home playoff game against the team which beat them in Week #2. #9 Rhode Island (11-2) @ #8 UC-Davis (8-3) – 9PM on ESPN2 “Road” Island is making a 3,000 mile cross-country trip to play this game on Saturday night in northern California.  The CAA regular season champion Rams earned the trip west by winning an opening round playoff game 27-19 at home last weekend over the stubborn Central Connecticut State Blue Devils.  Rhode Island quarterback Devin Ferrell leads the Rams’ offense with nearly 3,500 yards via the air and 22 touchdowns passes. UC-Davis finished third in the Big Sky Conference behind Montana State and the University of Montana.  The Aggies’ explosive offense passes for 258 yards per game and rushes for another 180.  Saturday’s match-up against Rhode Island will be the first-ever for these two teams.  This game will kick-off under clear skies with temperatures falling into the upper 40’s. Enjoy the second round of the FCS Playoffs this Saturday! The post FCS – Previewing the “Sweet 16” Playoff games appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Jacob Wheeler is the youngest angler ever to win the All American and the Forrest Wood Cup. He also won the first two Elite Series events he fished. But that was just the start. To date he has won 14 tour level events and he has won 4 out of the last 5 Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year titles and he is only 35 years old. But it has not always been easy. At one point in his childhood his family literally lost their home. But through that adversity Wheeler learned his endless motivation and tireless work ethic. This week, he joins the podcast and talks about all that plus the future of pro fishing, confidence, career mistakes, building a brand, rookie scars, real life, raw emotion and turning haters into motivators by literally drinking your haters words for breakfast?

State of the playoff race (1:02)Friday games (11:46): Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State, Troy at James Madison, UNLV at Boise State, North Texas at TulaneSaturday noon games (20:25): BYU vs. Texas Tech, Miami (OH) vs. Western MichiganSaturday afternoon (25:41): Georgia vs. AlabamaNight games (31:31): Indiana vs. Ohio State, Duke vs. VirginiaFCS games (40:24): Villanova at Lehigh, South Dakota at Mercer, Illinois State at North Dakota State, Abilene Christian at Stephen F. Austin, North Dakota at Tarleton State, Yale at Montana State, South Dakota State at Montana, Prairie View A&M at Jackson State, Rhode Island at UC DavisPredictions (44:13): South Dakota State at Montana, Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State, Western Michigan vs. Miami, UNLV at Boise State, Troy at James Madison, Duke vs. Virginia, Georgia vs. Alabama, BYU at Texas Tech, North Texas at Tulane, Indiana at Ohio State 

Jacob Wheeler is the youngest angler ever to win the All American and the Forrest Wood Cup. He also won the first two Elite Series events he fished. But that was just the start. To date he has won 14 tour level events and he has won 4 out of the last 5 Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year titles and he is only 35 years old. But it has not always been easy. At one point in his childhood his family literally lost their home. But through that adversity Wheeler learned his endless motivation and tireless work ethic. This week, he joins the podcast and talks about all that plus the future of pro fishing, confidence, career mistakes, building a brand, rookie scars, real life, raw emotion and turning haters into motivators by literally drinking your haters words for breakfast?

There is no doubt in my mind that we, as a nation (and, across the world) are facing a moral confusion if not a complete moral crisis. And, unless righteous, bold men step up to the plate, we'll continue to see the moral decay of everything we love from our favorite institutions, to our families, and our neighborhoods, and even the threat of losing this great nation. That isn't hyperbole. Today, I am joined by John Lovell, founder of Warrior Poet Society and former Army Ranger to discuss what we as men can do about it. We talk about mercy and justice (and, how to satisfy both), why we should hate injustice, the dangers of communism and socialism, why we must unite behind Truth (with a capital T), why "happiness" is inferior to "joy," and why we should pursue peace if possible but truth at all costs. 00:00 - Introduction & Catching Up 01:20 - Why John Wrote "The Lions of Mercer" 03:49 - Justice, Fiction, and Catharsis 07:15 - The Cry for Justice 08:07 - Modern Culture and Victimhood 08:51 - Loving the Good vs. Hating the Evil 11:44 - Redemption, Failure, and Public Dogpiling 13:01 - Loyalty, Forgiveness, and Standing by Brothers 16:14 - What Is "The Good"? 18:27 - Justice, Mercy, and the Role of Christ 20:15 - Judgement, Hypocrisy, and Accountability 23:07 - Integrity and Personal Alignment 24:39 - Happiness vs. Joy 26:39 - Teaching Discipline and Long-Term Thinking 27:03 - You Can Only Replicate Who You Are 28:22 - Wrestling With Faith and Christianity 29:02 - The Dangers of Atheism & Moral Relativism 31:05 - America's Moral Foundation 32:42 - Who Decides Morality? 34:12 - Rise of Socialism & Cultural Rejection 35:38 - New York, Ideology, and Consequences 36:36 - Unity vs. Compromise 38:41 - What Makes Someone American? 39:58 - Parenting, Boyhood, and Raising Men 40:45 - Why Boyhood Resurrected Was Written 42:38 - Risk, Adventure, and Rite of Passage 46:14 - Finding Balance in Parenting 47:09 - Trust, Risk, and Leadership in Marriage 51:27 - Why Should Your Wife Trust You? 52:21 - Leadership, Submission, and Marriage Dynamics 55:49 - Biblical Structure for Marriage 59:04 - Loving Leadership and Wise Authority 01:00:54 - Closing Thoughts & Transition to IC Segment 01:01:15 - Where to Find John Lovell 01:02:13 - Q&A Teaser Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

Tod Goldberg is the author of the novel Only Way Out, available from Thomas & Mercer. Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels, including the Gangsterland quartet: Gangsterland, a finalist for the Hammett Prize; Gangster Nation; The Low Desert, a Southwest Book of the Year; and Gangsters Don't Die, an Amazon Best Book of 2023 and a Southwest Book of the Year. Other works include The House of Secrets, coauthored with Brad Meltzer; Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; and the Burn Notice series. His short fiction and essays have been anthologized in Best American Mystery and Suspense and Best American Essays and appear regularly in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Alta. Tod is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, where he founded and directs the low-residency MFA program in creative writing and writing for the performing arts. For more information, visit www.todgoldberg.com. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. This week's episode is brought to you by Aura Frames. Visit ⁠AuraFrames.com⁠ and get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames—named #1 by Wirecutter—by using promo code  OTHERPPL at checkout. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Friday's results, talks to Nate Hornung of Your Betting News about the start to the season the Big Ten has had, the importance of free throw shooting percentage when handicapping, & Saturday's games, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Saturday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:28-Recap of Friday's results19:00-Interview with Nate Hornung35:27-Start of picks Detroit vs Niagara38:01-Picks & analysis for VMI vs Central Florida40:07-Picks & analysis for James Madison vs George Mason42:33-Picks & analysis for Dartmouth vs St. Peter's44:57-Picks & analysis for Tennessee Tech vs Georgia46:49-Picks & analysis for Morehead St vs IU Indy49:09-Picks & analysis for Western Michigan vs Valparaiso51:42-Picks & analysis for Stephen F Austin vs UT Arlington54:21-Picks & analysis for Kansas City vs Weber St56:44-Picks & analysis for Air Force vs South Dakota59:15-Picks & analysis for Montana St vs Utah St1;01;45-Picks & analysis for La Salle vs Pennsylvania1;04:13-Picks & analysis for Pepperdine vs CS Fullerton1:06:36-Picks & analysis for UC Riverside vs Utah Tech1:09:23-Picks & analysis for Buffalo vs Canisius1:11:51-Picks & analysis for Sacred Heart vs Penn St1:14:54-Picks & analysis for Mercer vs Elon1:17:22-Picks & analysis for UW Milwaukee vs Akron1:19:47-Picks & analysis for Little Rock vs Southern Illinois1:22:29-Picks & analysis for Sacramento St vs Pacific1:24:57-Picks & analysis for Cal Baptist vs Oregon St1:27:42-Picks & analysis for Lehigh vs Texas St1:30:06-Picks & analysis for UC Santa Barbara vs Seattle1:32:27-Picks & analysis for Georgia Tech vs Drake1:34:58-Picks & analysis for DePaul vs LSU1:37:30-Start of extra games Navy vs SE Louisiana1:39:29-Picks & analysis for Bethune Cookman vs Indiana1:41:38-Picks & analysis for Maine vs Longwood1:43:48-Picks & analysis for Manhattan vs Army1:45:54-Picks & analysis for Boston U vs Northern Kentucky1:47:56-Picks & analysis for Alcorn St vs Louisiana Tech1:50:09-Picks & analysis for Southern vs Northwestern St1:52:31-Picks & analysis for Monmouth vs Le Moyne1:54:36-Picks & analysis for Western Carolina vs High Point1:56:58-Picks & analysis for Bryant vs Harvard1:59:25-Picks & analysis for Delaware St vs UMBC2:02:11-Picks & analysis for Merrimack vs Hofstra2:04:39-Picks & analysis for Southern Utah vs Stetson2:07:09-Picks & analysis for USC Upstate vs Nebraska2:09:26-Picks & analysis for Houston Christian vs Georgia Southern2:11:51-Picks & analysis for Gardner Webb vs UNC Wilmington2:14:02-Picks & analysis for Lipscomb vs SE Missouri2:16:05-Picks & analysis for Norfolk St vs Arizona2:18:30-Picks & analysis for Siena vs American2:20:59-Picks & analysis for South Carolina St vs Winthrop2:23:19-Picks & analysis for Howard vs Mount St. May's2:25:19-Picks & analysis for Ball St vs Lafayette2:27:19-Picks & analysis for Central Arkansas vs East Tennessee2:29:40-Picks & analysis for Wofford vs Eastern Kentucky2:32:03-Picks & analysis for Albany vs Fordham Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith talk college football betting for week 14. Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith open with intensity after motivational commands highlight football's core themes of physicality, hustle, and leaving no doubt. Warner introduces the final-weekend discussion focused on four major games and best bets, noting unstable internet before asking Smith for last-week takeaways. Smith explains their split best bets, Michigan pulling away from Maryland, Georgia Tech's momentum fading, and Missouri–Oklahoma unfolding exactly as handicapped. With top teams unchanged and coaching moves beginning, he sees minimal surprises. Warner commits to unders and transitions to Texas vs Texas A&M, asking whether Texas can reach the playoff. Smith says Texas needs significant help due to ranking position. Warner praises Texas's rivalry history but questions A&M's legitimacy; Smith sees A&M as strong but just below true title contenders, citing defense, run game, receivers, and inconsistent QB play while noting a major road win. Discussion shifts to the betting line: A&M -2. Smith expects the line to stay between -2 and -2.5, noting Sarkisian's 2–8 ATS record as a dog and emphasizing Texas's need to run with Wisner and Baxter while exploiting A&M's vulnerable secondary. Warner doubts Texas's offensive line but finds it hard to resist Texas as a home dog. They move to Auburn vs Alabama, where Alabama is -6. Smith stresses Alabama must win but has struggled historically in such spots. He highlights Auburn QB Deuce Knight's 239 passing yards, 162 rushing yards, and six touchdowns versus Mercer while cautioning about competition level. Alabama's 8–3 ATS record, rivalry history, and Auburn's weak ATS numbers shape his expectation of a 7–10 point Alabama win. Warner questions why the line isn't higher; Smith cites rivalry volatility and uncertainty surrounding Knight. Warner then transitions to Ohio State vs Michigan, with Ohio State -10. Smith outlines playoff implications: Ohio State is effectively secure; Michigan must win. He details Ohio State injuries, including Jeremiah Smith likely under 50 percent, and emphasizes Michigan's physicality, home field, and improved health at running back. Michigan, he argues, can stay within the number by forcing Ohio State to run. Warner agrees the line feels inflated and sees classic value in a motivated home underdog. Next is Vanderbilt vs Tennessee, with Vandy +2.5. Smith calls it one of Vanderbilt's biggest games ever, noting no bad losses, quality wins, Tennessee's inconsistency, and Diego Pavia's strong recent play. Tennessee's vulnerable secondary and potential for explosive scoring lead him to prefer the over 66 and to lean Tennessee if betting but to wait on the line movement. Warner questions whether Vanderbilt's performance is inflating perception; Smith argues the line reflects Tennessee's flaws more than Vanderbilt's rise. For best bets, Smith selects Washington as a home dog due to Oregon's injuries and Washington's balanced offense and defensive pressure, projecting a close score. Warner takes Michigan +10 for value, motivation, and home-field strength, closing the show with humor and gratitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard joins the show to talk this week's Iron Bowl matchup, plus his favorite Thanksgiving foods! Brian Battie honored at Auburn's senior day ceremony Players Era basketball tournament Alabama fans: What is your pucker meter for a night Iron Bowl at Jordan Hare? The Auburn Tigers beat Mercer 62-17. Auburn Football gave quarterback Deuce Knight his first start and Knight did not disappoint. The Auburn QB took advantage of the overwhelmed Bears defense with four rushing TDs and threw for two more. Does Knight's play give you hope for Auburn's future? Auburn fans: Do you think you will use Deuce Knight in the Iron Bowl? Also, is there a chance Hugh Freeze was playing Auburn's third best QB this season? Our daily 4 Downs! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Klatt joins the show to talk college football matchups of the week, the coaching carousel going on, and much more with the TNR guys The Alabama Crimson Tide stepped out of the FBS to smash Eastern Illinois 56-0. In the win, Alabama Football rushed for eight touchdowns, the most in a game since the Bryant era. Is there anything positive Alabama can take from that performance? Alabama fans: What is your pucker meter for a night Iron Bowl at Jordan Hare? The Auburn Tigers beat Mercer 62-17. Auburn Football gave quarterback Deuce Knight his first start and Knight did not disappoint. The Auburn QB took advantage of the overwhelmed Bears defense with four rushing TDs and threw for two more. Does Knight's play give you hope for Auburn's future? Auburn fans: Do you think you will use Deuce Knight in the Iron Bowl? Also, is there a chance Hugh Freeze was playing Auburn's third best QB this season? The Oklahoma Sooners took another step towards the College Football Playoffs with a 17-6 win over the Missouri Tigers. Oklahoma Football is now a win over LSU away from getting in the 12-team field. For Missouri Football, they must win over Arkansas to avoid a 7-5 season. The Texas Longhorns smashed the Arkansas Razorbacks 52-37. Texas Football got a tremendous performance out of QB Arch Manning who had 389 yards and four touchdowns. Arkansas Football rolled up 512 yards in the loss. The Vanderbilt Commodores smashed the Kentucky Wildcats 45-17 in Nashville. Vanderbilt Football QB Diego Pavia torched Kentucky Football's defense with 484 yards and five TDs. The Tennessee Volunteers got a rare win in Gainesville 31-11 over the Florida Gators. Tennessee Football got their first win in The Swamp since 2003 rolling up 452 yards of offense while only allowing 261. Today's College Football Spotlight: STOCK REPORT! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Auburn Tigers beat Mercer 62-17. Auburn Football gave quarterback Deuce Knight his first start and Knight did not disappoint. The Auburn QB took advantage of the overwhelmed Bears defense with four rushing TDs and threw for two more. Does Knight's play give you hope for Auburn's future? Auburn fans: Do you think you will use Deuce Knight in the Iron Bowl? Also, is there a chance Hugh Freeze was playing Auburn's third best QB this season? The Alabama Crimson Tide stepped out of the FBS to smash Eastern Illinois 56-0. In the win, Alabama Football rushed for eight touchdowns, the most in a game since the Bryant era. Is there anything positive Alabama can take from that performance? Lane Kiffin meets with Ole Miss AD NFL recap PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' lopsided win against Mercer last weekend. Also: Deuce Knight is a dadgum RUNNER! Is there a quarterback conundrum? No, there isn't. Isn't it nice to see what happens when Derrick Nix is allowed do his job? The defense created three turnovers including a pick six. Alex McPherson regained his full kicking distance. Does this help Durkin's case for getting the full-time job? We still believe Jon Sumrall is in prime position to land the job. Why has it been so quiet lately? What are the keys to beating Ala? Simon Walker had a nice start to his college career. Auburn's defense continues to improve. There are big tests this week — Oregon and Michigan await. Shoutouts. The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

A day early this week! Auburn plays a big hoops game during our usual show time on Monday night, so Van and John are doing a rare Sunday recording. This episode: They dig through the amazing stats vs Mercer, preview the Iron Bowl clash coming up vs Alabama, the Hoops tourney in Vegas, and much more! Watch the episode on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@auwishbone301/streams Be a part of the AU Wishbone Family by becoming a patron of the shows:  https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Contact the show via Twitter at @AUWishbone and via email: AUWishbone (at) Gmail dot com. Brought to you by White Rocket Entertainment. www.auwishbone.com www.plexico.net

Justin and Dan recap Auburn football putting together a mostly complete performance in a win over Mercer before turning their attention to Auburn basketball's first two games at the Players Era Festival. Topics for this episode include:* the improved vibes heading into the Iron Bowl* Deuce Knight putting on a show in his first career start* again, what was Hugh Freeze doing on offense? Derrick Nix figured it out* Auburn's pass defense struggling early — and why that's a problem* Cam Coleman's latest touchdown and his value to the program moving forward* Keldric Faulk's early absence and the surprising lack of running back production* the format of the Players Era Festival, which is pretty out there* Keyshawn Hall's injury status* how Oregon has one of the tallest and most talented rosters you'll find in Vegas* the matchup between KeShawn Murphy and Nate Bittle* Justin's thoughts on where Auburn's defense has to be careful against Oregon* is there pressure on Tahaad Pettiford after a slow shooting start?* looking ahead to a matchup with another loaded Michigan team* rebounding, rebounding, rebounding* a reminder that The Observer will be in Vegas for all the action* Dan's guide to Las VegasIf you're receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

Nathan King and Jason Caldwell react to the Tigers' first win under interim coach DJ Durkin — which featured plenty of offensive fireworks and a huge game for true-freshman quarterback Deuce Knight — on Auburn Undercover's Postgame Podcast from inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Lee, Chase Robinson, and Jay Greeson share their thoughts on Tennessee's impressive win against Florida, expectations for the Vols and Gators moving forward, what stood out in LSU vs. Western Kentucky, the ongoing Lane Kiffin coaching carousel drama at Ole Miss, other SEC football Week 13 storylines, and much more. SEC FOOTBALL SCORES Tennessee 31, Florida 11 LSU 13, Western Kentucky 10 Vanderbilt 45, Kentucky 17 Texas 52, Arkansas 37 South Carolina 51, Coastal Carolina 7 Oklahoma 17, Missouri 6 Texas A&M 48, Samford 0 Georgia 35, Charlotte 3 Alabama 56, Eastern Illinois 0 Auburn 62, Mercer 17 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Auburn Tigers had a bye week and now prepare for Mercer to come to Auburn. Auburn Football will sit Ashton Daniels to preserve his redshirt. In his first start, how excited will you be to see Deuce Knight in the one game starting role? What do you hope to see from Alabama and Auburn in these games this weekend? Todd Fuhrman joins the show to give his picks from Vegas! Today's College Football Spotlight: WAY TOO EARLY HEADLINES! The Alabama Crimson Tide moves on to Eastern Illinois this week. What are Alabama's players saying about their Playoff push as they enter these final two games? Is it as easy as ‘win out and you are in' for Alabama? Could Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack be in the running for a head coaching position? Our daily 4 Downs! PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide moves on to Eastern Illinois this week. What are Alabama's players saying about their Playoff push as they enter these final two games? Is it as easy as ‘win out and you are in' for Alabama? Could Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack be in the running for a head coaching position? The Auburn Tigers had a bye week and now prepare for Mercer to come to Auburn. Auburn Football will sit Ashton Daniels to preserve his redshirt. In his first start, how excited will you be to see Deuce Knight in the one game starting role? DJ Durkin's future at Auburn Pick 3 FRIDAY! - TNR staff picks PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Auburn Undercover crew reconvenes for Thursday Night Live presented by Auburn University Club, discussing the program's ongoing search to replace Hugh Freeze, a top candidate emerging, Deuce Knight start at quarterback for the Mercer game, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ESPN's Dan Orlovsky talks NFL and college football The Auburn Tigers had a bye week and now prepare for Mercer to come to Auburn. Auburn Football will sit Ashton Daniels to preserve his redshirt. If he starts, how excited would you be to see Deuce Knight in a one game starting role? Positive news for Auburn's coaching search: Did Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall cancel a meeting with the Florida Gators?Could Jon Gruden be the right coaching answer at any current college? Today's College Football Spotlight: Brown's Taste of the Town! Can Shedeur Sanders break a 0-17 Cleveland Browns streak? Our daily 4 Downs! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Network's Roman Harper joins the show to talk some college football The Auburn Tigers had a bye week and now prepare for Mercer to come to Auburn. Auburn Football will sit Ashton Daniels to preserve his redshirt. If he starts, how excited would you be to see Deuce Knight in a one game starting role? DJ Durkin gets asked if he's spoken to John Cohen about the permanent HC job Xavier Atkins gets asked what it's been like with DJ Durkin as interim head coach The Ole Miss Rebels have a bye week and are ready for an answer from Lane Kiffin. Trey Wallace of Outkick reports the Ole Miss athletics administration wants an answer from Kiffin by this weekend about his future but Kiffin denied that report yesterday. Ole Miss players address distractions with Lane Kiffin's situation Jon Sumrall gets asked if he thinks his team belongs in the Top 25 Our daily 4 Downs! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Auburn Tigers had a bye week and now prepare for Mercer to come to Auburn. Auburn Football will sit Ashton Daniels to preserve his redshirt. If he starts, how excited would you be to see Deuce Knight in a one game starting role? DJ Durkin gets asked what the plan is for Ashton Daniels, if they've decided who will start at QB vs. Mercer & about starting Deuce Knight The Alabama Crimson Tide moves on to Eastern Illinois this week. Where will Alabama Football be in tonight's College Football Playoff Rankings? What are Alabama's players saying about their Playoff push as they enter these final two games? Is it as easy as ‘win out and you are in' for Alabama? How do Alabama fans feel about playing a Jordan Hare Iron Bowl for their playoff lives and it being a 6:30 kick? What is the history of night Iron Bowls at Jordan Hare Stadium? Kalen DeBoer gets asked about Talty's reaction to the bad snap PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AuburnLive.com's Justin Hokanson joins The Next Round to break down all things Auburn Football and the latest developments on the Plains. In this interview, we dive deep into the Auburn QB situation — will it be Deuce Knight or Jackson Arnold starting against Mercer? Justin shares the latest intel on Auburn's coaching search, including the timeline to replace Hugh Freeze, how DJ Durkin factors into the decision, and whether Jon Sumrall could be the guy. We also discuss whether Auburn's next head coach could be asked to retain the current Defensive Coordinator, and what that means for the future of the Tigers' defense. On the hardwood, Justin reacts to Auburn Basketball's close loss to #1 Houston, including Steven Pearl's fiery comment that “moral victories are for losers.” If you love Auburn Football, Auburn recruiting, Auburn coaching search updates, and Auburn Basketball, this is the interview you don't want to miss.

ON3's Justin Hokanson joins the show and talks Auburn Football The Ole Miss Rebels have a bye week and are ready for an answer from Lane Kiffin. Trey Wallace of Outkick reports the Ole Miss athletics administration wants an answer from Kiffin but this weekend about his future. What would you do if you were the Ole Miss Football coach? Is Kiffin setting up the hero play to stay at Ole Miss? The Auburn Tigers had a bye week and now prepare for Mercer to come to Auburn. Auburn Football will sit Ashton Daniels to preserve his redshirt. If he starts, how excited would you be to see Deuce Knight in a one game starting role? Penn St. interim Head Coach Terry Smith gets emotional Our daily 4 Downs! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices