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Long before World War II, the U.S. forced Native Americans onto reservations. After the Pearl Harbor bombing in 1941, the U.S. forced Japanese Americans into camps. In Arizona, the federal government once again looked to Indian reservations. In part two of his series on World War II internment camps in Arizona, KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio has more. None of the eight other internment camps in the U.S. were on tribal lands, so why here in Arizona? UCLA anthropology professor Koji Lau-Ozawa has an answer. “John Collier, who was the commissioner of Indian Affairs at the time, advocated for all of the camps to be put on reservation lands. He thought that the Office of Indian Affairs was well suited to this task of managing these confined racialized populations.” The “Indian New Deal”, as FDR called it, was part of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and tried making amends for past treatment by investing in tribal infrastructure. That was, until the war effort began. “Funds were starting to dry up. This presented an opportunity.” An opportunity to turn Japanese Americans into a source of prison labor to develop tribal resources, as shown by a 1943 propaganda film narrated by Gen. Dwight Eisenhower's brother, Milton, about an internment camp in western Arizona. Brian Niiya says the U.S. embraced a stereotype. “Japanese Americans, with their supposed expertise and farming and agriculture, could help build up the land that would allow for the Native Americans to benefit from – without the consent of the tribes themselves, of course.” Niiya is editor of Densho Encyclopedia, which chronicles the camps' history. Without much legal representation or political clout at that time, the Gila River Indian Community and Colorado River Indian Tribes both tried fighting camp construction, but failed. “Through the Office of Indian Affairs, I think there was just a thought that we could bulldoze our way through.” Once again, today's federal government is butting up against tribal land. The Trump administration's “Alligator Alcatraz” is being built near the Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. “We're right in the middle of it. We have members that live within 500 feet of the detention center. You know, it's not like this distant thing that it is for a lot of Floridians in Naples or Miami.” Talbert Cypress is chairman of the 600-member Miccosukee Tribe, which brought Alligator Alcatraz to a halt. “We don't go to war anymore with the tomahawk or anything like that. You know, we go to courtrooms now, and we go to meetings with politicians.” (Photo courtesy Maxpixel / Boise City Archives, John Hardy Family Collection, MS084) Children across the country are being raised by relatives or close family friends. The Mountain West News Bureau's Daniel Spaulding has more on a new report highlighting the challenges facing these kinship families, which are more common within Indigenous communities. According to the U.S. Government of Accountability Office (GAO), these households are more likely to experience poverty and mental health issues. Kinship families are common in Mountain West states with high Indigenous populations like New Mexico and Arizona. Kathy Larin at GAO says kin caregiving is an important part of tribal culture, but because many Indigenous caregivers are outside the formal foster care system, they often receive less financial support. “One of the biggest challenges that we heard across the board for grandparents and other relatives that are raising, you know, their relative children is just the financial burden of it.” Larin says states could adopt standards and programs designed to better support kinship families. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling https://www.nativeamericacalling.com/wednesday-december-24-2025-2025-in-native-books/

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - OUR FINAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS WEEK ... Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins the show to talk about his start in the NBA G-League and expectations for his pro career, should Boise State's athletic department disclose NIL payment details to the public/media, Mountain West off to 0-2 start in bowl games - what's going to happen with the final five games involving MW teams, ECHL players (including the Idaho Steelheads) planning to go on strike Friday - what does that mean for the short-term schedule, what's your favorite sports-related Christmas giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - OUR FINAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS WEEK ... Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins the show to talk about his start in the NBA G-League and expectations for his pro career, should Boise State's athletic department disclose NIL payment details to the public/media, Mountain West off to 0-2 start in bowl games - what's going to happen with the final five games involving MW teams, ECHL players (including the Idaho Steelheads) planning to go on strike Friday - what does that mean for the short-term schedule, what's your favorite sports-related Christmas giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - OUR FINAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS WEEK ... Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins the show to talk about his start in the NBA G-League and expectations for his pro career, should Boise State's athletic department disclose NIL payment details to the public/media, Mountain West off to 0-2 start in bowl games - what's going to happen with the final five games involving MW teams, ECHL players (including the Idaho Steelheads) planning to go on strike Friday - what does that mean for the short-term schedule, what's your favorite sports-related Christmas giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Dan on vacation and the regular season officially in the books, Ty invited ESPN's Bill Connelly back to the pod to help us put the 2025 campaign in perspective. In this episode, we discuss the biggest risers, most head-scratching fallers, and how Indiana and Texas Tech are the best stories of the year. Plus, a conversation about how the Group of Five should fit into the CFP discussion, what to watch for in non-playoff bowls, what it felt like for Bill to be part of the Mountain West's tiebreaker, and how Bill's new book, Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football, can be instructive as college football forges ahead into uncertain territory.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we recap the SDSU out of conference season. The Aztecs basketball team now begins their final Mountain West season and it will take a Mountain of a performance to make it special.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For 60 years, Haskell has been a fully integrated architecture, engineering and construction firm, delivering complex capital projects both across the globe and right here in Utah. Director of Business Development, Matt Williams, joins us with more. Matt Williams: Founded in 1965, Haskell was one of the first firms to bring design and construction together under one roof to improve outcomes for clients. As a founding member of the Design-Build Institute of America, our team now includes more than 2,800 professionals worldwide and 3,000,000,000 dollars in annual revenue. In Utah and the Mountain West, we focus on water and wastewater treatment, municipal facilities, education, healthcare, religious and cultural spaces, aviation and aerospace and food and beverage manufacturing. We self-perform key scopes of work, giving us greater control over quality, safety and schedule. Consistently recognized by the Engineering News-Record as a top national and regional contractor, we're also proud to be voted one of the best places to work — because great people build great projects. At Haskell, we deliver an exceptional client experience built on trust, transparency and a deep understanding of our partners' goals. Together, we create things that matter. Derek Miller: From water and municipal facilities to education and healthcare, Haskell is helping build a stronger, smarter and more sustainable Utah for everyone. To learn more about Haskell and their projects shaping Utah's communities, visit Haskell.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 12/23/25

UNLV vs. Ohio College Football Pick Prediction 12/23/2025 by Tony T. UNLV vs. Ohio Team Profiles UNLV vs. Ohio 9PM ET—UNLV drops to 10-3 with their 38-21 road defeat against Boise St in the Mountain West title game. Rebels rushed effectively but inefficient in the passing game. They allowed 460 yards in defeat. Ohio is 8-4 with their 31-26 road victory against Buffalo. Bobcats rushed for 359 yards but were poor defending the pass.

Join us as we recap the SDSU out of conference season. The Aztecs basketball team now begins their final Mountain West season and it will take a Mountain of a performance to make it special.

After pastoring in the “buckle” of the Bible Belt, Seth Price and Corbin Madden felt led to plan a church in Bozeman, Montana. They share their burden for the area and their progress as they raise support. Mission Montana is a church planting project through Free Will Baptist North American Ministries.  Find out more about the Maddens and Prices: https://fwbnam.com/madden/ and https://fwbnam.com/price/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #ChurchPlanting #Bozeman #BozemanMT #BozemanMontana

Send us a textChristmas Eve, 80 degrees, and a football game that doubles as a tradition—this Hawaii Bowl breakdown brings together coaches, players, and diehard fans to unpack what makes Honolulu in December feel electric and unforgiving at the same time. We walk through the Bowl's history, memories of late-night kickoffs, and the tug-of-war between island wonder and competitive edge.We dig into Hawaii's identity on offense—fast, wide, and relentlessly rhythmic—tracing its roots from June Jones to Timmy Chang. You'll hear why the run-and-gun thrives in the island climate, how it lures quarterbacks and receivers who want touches, and where it can backfire if the QB isn't decisive and accurate. Our coaches explain the real defensive cost of tempo, how short drives can wear down your own unit, and why precision in the red zone decides bowl games. We spotlight playmakers like the “Tokyo Toe” on special teams and the Human Hammer at running back, plus how staff continuity and bowl-week structure can neutralize paradise-level distractions.We also talk recruiting reality. Geography narrows the pool, NIL dollars tilt the map, and live evaluation is harder from the middle of the Pacific. Still, Hawaii's pitch is strong: national TV moments, a quarterback-friendly system, and immediate opportunity in a competitive Mountain West. Then it's prediction time. With Cal in transition and Hawaii at home, we call the game script, the key possessions, and how a late kick could swing the final margin.Settle in after your holiday plans and press play. If you enjoy the show, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review so more fans find us before kickoff.Subscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREETactical BrotherhoodThe Tactical Brotherhood is a movement to support America.Dubby EnergyFROM GAMERS TO GYM JUNKIES TO ENTREPRENEURS, OUR PRODUCT IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE BETTER.ShankitgolfOur goal here at Shankitgolf is for everyone to have a great time on and off the golf courseSweet Hands SportsElevate your game with Sweet Hands Sports! Our sports gloves are designed for champions,Buddy's Beard CareBuddy's Beard Care provides premium men's grooming products at an affordable price.Deemed FitBe a part of our movement to instill confidence motivation and a willingness to keep pushing forwardWebb WesternWebb Western is for those who roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on all social mediaX: @mikebonocomedyInstagram: @mikebonocomedy@tiktok: @mikebono_comedianFacebook: @mikebonocomedy

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview a new Mountain West basketball season. Who are the top teams? Where does Boise State sit going into Saturday's opener - the program's last ever trip to Reno?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Playoff starts this weekend and it's a much different vibe than last year without Boise State, Ashton Jeanty and the Fiesta Bowl - do you still follow the CFP and who's going to win a national title, Bob previews a new Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus - Boise State opens Saturday in Reno, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill on the importance of the Montana-Montana State FCS playoff game in Bozeman, B.J. addresses the future of safety Ty Benefield in his BNN Report - will the Boise State football star leave or bolt for the NFL, our Six Pack of top college football games this weekend, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview a new Mountain West basketball season. Who are the top teams? Where does Boise State sit going into Saturday's opener - the program's last ever trip to Reno?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Playoff starts this weekend and it's a much different vibe than last year without Boise State, Ashton Jeanty and the Fiesta Bowl - do you still follow the CFP and who's going to win a national title, Bob previews a new Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus - Boise State opens Saturday in Reno, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill on the importance of the Montana-Montana State FCS playoff game in Bozeman, B.J. addresses the future of safety Ty Benefield in his BNN Report - will the Boise State football star leave or bolt for the NFL, our Six Pack of top college football games this weekend, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah State opened Mountain West play with a dominant 100-58 win over Colorado State in front of a sold-out home crowd, marking the largest victory in the 110-game history of the series. The Aggies shot a season-high 64 percent from the floor and saw six players score in double figures to improve their overall record to 10-1.Hear reactions from Coach Jerrod Calhoun, players and fans. 

On today's show, we preview a big weekend in college basketball, starting with an early look at the CBS Sports Classic. We break down Kentucky-St. John's and North Carolina-Ohio State, and discuss what the spotlight could mean for Jayden Quaintance IF he takes the floor in a showcase event he grew up watching ( ... or so GP says). After the break, we dive into a Dribble Handoff focused on the SEC, debating who's best positioned to win the league, whether Vanderbilt is a legitimate title contender, and which SEC teams—if any—have a real chance to make a run at the national championship. We wrap things up with The Final Four And 1 presented by FanDuel Sportsbook, breaking down four of the weekend's biggest games, including St. John's vs. Kentucky, Ohio State vs. North Carolina, Houston vs. Arkansas, and Duke vs. Texas Tech. Plus, the And 1 spotlights a key Mountain West matchup as Colorado State visits Utah State on CBS Sports Network. 0:00 Intro 1:00 CBS Sports Classic Preview 26:00 SEC Check-In 32:15 St. John's-Kentucky 37:00 Ohio State-UNC 39:45 Houston-Arkansas 45:00 Duke-Texas Tech 55:15 Colorado State-Utah State 59:00 More games to watch  Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander ⁠@Boone⁠ @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠⁠betting arena on ⁠⁠CBSSports.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest in ⁠⁠sportsbook reviews⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠sportsbook promos⁠⁠ for ⁠⁠betting on college basketball⁠⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ⁠ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com⁠ Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠⁠⁠⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

The latest episode of the podcast sees special guests Tanner McGrath and Garrett Lash join Ian Sacks to discuss how Vermont has it rolling once again, UC San Diego is off to a 10-1 start, the Missouri Valley is going to be fun to watch, and the Mountain West might be bouncing back after Boise State's win over Saint Mary's.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share interview highlights with basketball coach Leon Rice. His team is 8-3 with a four-game winning streak heading into the Mountain West opener at Nevada on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger event at Bishop Kelly High, we celebrate Boise's bowl game and postseason college football - what's your favorite part of the bowl season, Bronco Mendenhall (Utah State head coach) and Gage Jones (Washington State linebacker, Eagle High graduate and the only Idaho player on the Cougars' roster) join the show, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice before Saturday's Mountain West opener at Nevada, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee Sterling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Walker goes over a crucial conference opening matchup for Utah State against Colorado State. He gives his keys, predictions and things to watch for in this Mountain West contest. Also, hear from head coach Jerrod Calhoun and freshman forward Adlan Elamin from their media availability on Thursday.

Live from the annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger event at Bishop Kelly High, we celebrate Boise's bowl game and postseason college football - what's your favorite part of the bowl season, Bronco Mendenhall (Utah State head coach) and Gage Jones (Washington State linebacker, Eagle High graduate and the only Idaho player on the Cougars' roster) join the show, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice before Saturday's Mountain West opener at Nevada, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee Sterling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of the Aggie Coaches Show, hear from USU Men's Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun, forward David Iweze, and forward Luke Kearney as the Utah State Aggies prepare to turn their attention to Mountain West play with a contest against Colorado State.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share interview highlights with basketball coach Leon Rice. His team is 8-3 with a four-game winning streak heading into the Mountain West opener at Nevada on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State Basketball Head Coach, joined DJ & PK to talk about his team's play through the Non-Conference Schedule as they get ready to play their final season in the Mountain West. 

Hour 3 of DJ & PK on December 18, 2025 Pacific's Athletic Director called BYU's basketball team "Walking Bags of Cash." Is he wrong? USU Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun joined to talk about his team's season so far as they prepare for their last run in the Mountain West Conference.  We've got a lot of high school talent all over the state!

Hey, Notre Dame!  Listen-up, Vandy fans.  You, too, BYU! How about getting behind today’s idea which would have placed your favorite large division (FBS) college football team into a new 24-team College Football Playoff system? The latest and greatest 12-team College Football Playoff format began last year in the 2024 football season.  The howling has continued about which teams make the 12-team field and which teams don’t. Last year, it was Alabama’s fans crying about being left out.  A few weeks ago, it was Notre Dame’s fans and administrators yelling the loudest about being left out of the 12-team field. Why don’t we hear similar complaints coming schools in the smaller division FCS? The FCS (comprised of 129 teams) has a smoothly-working playoff system which includes its top 24 teams. That’s right!  They begin with twice as many playoff teams as the major college FBS group (which had 136 teams this season). This year’s FCS playoffs began with eight first-round games played on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. After the first three rounds of elimination games, the two FCS semifinal games will be played this coming Saturday.  Surprising Illinois State visits Villanova and Montana State will host intrastate rival Montana. The FCS title game will be played on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30PM CST in Nashville, Tennessee on ESPN. Contrast that with the FBS and its cantankerous 12-team College Football Playoff system The larger schools haven’t even played one first round playoff game yet. Friday night will have Alabama traveling to play Oklahoma (a rematch from November 15 in Tuscaloosa won by OU 23-21).  Three more opening round games will be played this Saturday. One of Saturday’s games features yet another rematch as Tulane visits Ole Miss for the second time this year. The larger schools’ College Football Playoffs will not crown a champion until Monday, January 19, 2026! Think about this. If #1 seed Indiana should reach the championship game, the Hoosiers’ spring semester would have been underway for a full week prior to the championship game involving last fall semester’s athlete/students. That is absurd! It is a consequence when major college football conferences and universities become hooked on television money.  The networks now dictate how, where, and when their games are played. How many total games are played in the FCS playoffs vs. the major College Football Playoffs? From start to finish, the small college FCS playoffs include 24 teams. The top eight seeds receive a first round bye.  The remaining 16 teams play eight first round games to trim the field to 16.  Another eight games are played in the second round, four in the quarterfinals, two in the semifinals, and finally the national championship. That makes a total of 23 playoff opportunities for television.  The FCS winner and runner-up may end-up playing five post-season games by January 5. Meanwhile, the 12-team major College Football Playoffs have 12 teams playing “4+4+2+1” for a total of 11 games.  The winner and runner-up will play no less than three but as many as four post-season games ending on January 19. Would anyone really care if we lost the major conference championship games? To emulate the small college playoff system, the major college (FBS) current 12-game regular season would not provide for an extra week to play those made-for-TV conference championship games. Eliminating conference championship games would end the complaining from the losers of those title games. For example, look at the SEC. Why should 11-1 Ole Miss and 11-1 Texas A&M receive a week to heal-up at home after “losing” the SEC’s four-team tiebreaker for first place?  Were 11-1 Georgia and 10-2 Alabama privileged – or penalized – by participating in the SEC Conference Championship earlier this month? This season, there were nine different conference championship games being played on the weekend of Saturday, December 6. The television partners carrying those conference title games (primarily Disney’s ESPN/ABC group) can fight over who will carry our new format’s eight first-round match-ups. Raise your hand if you would really miss losing six bowl games under this new 24-team plan! Adding the 12 additional playoff teams would eliminate six annual bowl games.  Before grabbing your box of Kleenex, please remember that 26 bowl games still remain for the 52 remaining teams which finish with at least a 6-6 record. ESPN’s massive bowl-a-rama of post-season games would receive an overdue trim.  The television ratings for any first round playoff game will easily eclipse Tuesday night’s “Salute to the Military” Bowl (won 17-13 by Jacksonville State over Troy). Who would be playing in a 24-team major College Football Playoff scenario? Let’s utilize the current FCS (small college) selection and its playoff format.  I will also use the major College Football Playoff rankings to determine this year’s 24-team playoff field. Part 1 – Select the nine conference champions and 15 at-large teams based on the CFP rankings Nine conference champions – The following nine teams receive an automatic bid: American – CFP #20 Tulane (11-2) Atlantic Coast (ACC) – unranked Duke (8-5) Big 12 – Texas Tech CFP #4 (12-1) Big Ten – Indiana CFP #1 (13-0) Conference USA – unranked Kennesaw State (10-3) Mid-American – unranked Western Michigan (9-4) Mountain West – unranked Boise State (9-4) Southeastern (SEC) – Georgia CFP #3 (12-1) Sunbelt – CFP #24 James Madison (12-1) 15 At-large teams – These participants are selected from the CFP’s highest ranked remaining teams. They would have been: #2 Ohio State (12-1) – Big Ten #5 Oregon (11-1) – Big Ten #6 Ole Miss (11-1) – SEC #7 Texas A&M (11-1) – SEC #8 Oklahoma (10-2) – SEC #9 Alabama (9-3) – SEC #10 Miami (FL) (10-2) – ACC #11 Notre Dame (10-2) – Independent #12 BYU (11-2) – Big 12 #13 Texas (9-3) – SEC #14 Vanderbilt (10-2) – SEC #15 Utah (10-2) – Big 12 #16 USC (9-3) – Big Ten #17 Arizona (9-3) – Big 12 #18 Michigan (9-3) – Big Ten Part 2 – Determine the top eight overall seeds by utilizing the CFP Final rankings These teams would receive a “bye” in Round 1 and host a playoff game on their campus during Round 2 the following weekend. #1 – Indiana (13-0) #2 – Ohio State (12-1) #3 – Georgia (12-1) #4 – Texas Tech (12-1) #5 – Oregon (11-1) #6 – Ole Miss (11-1) #7 – Texas A&M (11-1) #8 – Oklahoma (12-1) Part 3 – The next eight seeds (#9-16) will host a first round playoff game on their campus This year’s first round home games would go to: #9 Alabama (9-3) #10 Miami (FL) (10-2) #11 Notre Dame (10-2) #12 BYU (11-2) #13 Texas (9-3) #14 Vanderbilt (10-2) #15 Utah (10-2) #16 USC (9-3) Part 4 – The final eight teams in the playoff field do not receive a seeding Those final eight teams (according to the College Football Playoff rankings) would be: Arizona, Michigan, Tulane, James Madison, Duke, Kennesaw State, Western Michigan, and Boise State. Like the FCS small college playoffs, first round match-ups would be based on geographic proximity and the avoidance of conference rematches from the regular season. Let’s do a little first round matchmaking.  Grab your ancient Rand McNally maps and let’s go! #9 Alabama vs. Kennesaw State (202 miles) #10 Miami (FL) vs. James Madison (1,026 miles) #11 Notre Dame vs. Western Michigan (85 miles) #12 BYU vs. Boise State (390 miles) #13 Texas vs. Tulane (534 miles) #14 Vanderbilt vs. Duke (527 miles) #15 Utah vs. Michigan (1,621 miles) #16 USC vs. Arizona (491 miles) Part 5 – The eight first round winners hit the road in Round 2 to play at Seeds #1 – 8 in the second round. Since this is the first game for the top seeded teams, match-ups would consider geographic proximity and the avoidance of replaying a conference opponent. Part 6 – The highest seeded teams would continue to host games during the quarterfinals. At this point, the top seeds will simply host any unseeded teams or any remaining team with the highest seed number (for example, #1 vs. an unranked team or #16 or #15, etc.). Rematches between two regular season opponents are permitted at this point. Part 7 – The semifinal round will be played on New Year’s Day The “Final Four” would play a semifinal game at two of the former “big” New Year’s Day bowl game sites (Cotton, Rose, Sugar, and Orange). Part 8 – The national championship game would be played one week later and rotated at one of the former “big” New Year’s Day bowl sites (not being utilized in the semifinal round) Let’s summarize these changes if major college football should adopt the small college FCS 24-team playoff concept: No more conference championship games As a result, no more squabbling about the losing teams in conference title games 12 additional playoff teams More home playoff games Generating more television interest Six fewer lower-tier bowl games What are we waiting for? The post The FBS should utilize the FCS 24-team playoff model! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Sean Frazier joins to talk about Northern Illinois athletics and the future of the AD position in college athletics. Frazier starts the conversation explaining the strategy behind moving football to the Mountain West while keeping other sports regional with the Horizon League. Will they miss MACtion weeknight games? Sean expresses his concern about outsiders coming into the profession without having an understanding of higher education and the importance of realizing that forgetting about any individual sport could cause an AD to lose their job. Frazier discusses what metrics he thinks are most critical when he is evaluating head coach searches. The conversation shifts to the College Football Playoff and Sean shares his opinion on expansion and the idea of a G6 playoff alongside the CFP. Travis asks Sean to recreate his career if he woke up today as a 30 year old administrator and what he would do to stick out on his journey to become an Athletic Director.0:40 Moving Football to Mountain West & Other Sports to Horizon8:10 Will NIU Miss MACtion?12:10 Biggest Concerns for AD Profession in the Future26:20 AD Vantage: Metrics Frazier uses in a Head Coach Search37:52 Thoughts on College Football Playoff & Creating a G6 Playoff46:35 Sean Recreates his Career as a 30 Year Old AdministratorHEA is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. Learn more: ⁠https://pilytix.ai/ HEA has partnered with AD Vantage for AD Insights and Coaching Hires. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com

On this episode of Ski U Pod, we preview the Rate Bowl as your Minnesota Gophers take on the New Mexico Lobos out of the Mountain West conference on Saturday, December 26th at 3:30PM central time!Let us know what you think in the comments! Go Gophers!Please Like and Subscribe!!The College Huddle:https://thecollegehuddle.com/

If college football was a keeper league, which three Boise State players would you have to keep for the 2026 season - top names that need to be on the roster next season, former Boise State standout Kirby Moore holds first press conference as Washington State head coach, Oregon State play-by-play broadcaster Mike Parker on what he's learned about new head coach JaMarcus Shephard, Bob previews the six bowl games featuring Mountain West opponents in Bronco Focus, should Boise State distribute NIL money as a end-of-the-season bonus - based on performance and resultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in Utah State sports.Danielle Brazil, the executive director of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, joins the Full Court Press to talk about the matchup between Utah State and Washington State. And a discussion on the future of bowl games, including the possibility that bowls might move to the start of the season.Hear interviews with two Utah State football players, quarterback Bryson Barnes and defensive tackle Gabriel Iniguez, with both players set to play in their final collegiate game in the upcoming Potato Bowl.Jason gives his Mountain West basketball power rankings with non-conference play wrapping up, including which players he would give end-of-season awards (like Player of the Year) to if those awards were handed out today.

If college football was a keeper league, which three Boise State players would you have to keep for the 2026 season - top names that need to be on the roster next season, former Boise State standout Kirby Moore holds first press conference as Washington State head coach, Oregon State play-by-play broadcaster Mike Parker on what he's learned about new head coach JaMarcus Shephard, Bob previews the six bowl games featuring Mountain West opponents in Bronco Focus, should Boise State distribute NIL money as a end-of-the-season bonus - based on performance and resultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-16-25 Counting down the days til the start of Conference play in Mountain West Basketball

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to rank his favorite bowl games with Mountain West teams - Utah State-Washington State (Famous Idaho Potato), UNLV-Ohio (Frisco), Hawaii-Cal (Hawaii), New Mexico-Minnesota (Rate), Fresno State-Miami/Ohio (Arizona) and San Diego State-North Texas (New Mexico)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sportsUtah State got a five-point win over Illinois State. Was it a let-down of a performance for the MW title-hopeful Aggies? What were the positives and not-so-positives from the game?A closer look at Utah State women's basketball's win over Idaho.A look around the Mountain West in men's basketball, how are the teams doing in computer metrics and in getting crucial wins?

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to rank his favorite bowl games with Mountain West teams - Utah State-Washington State (Famous Idaho Potato), UNLV-Ohio (Frisco), Hawaii-Cal (Hawaii), New Mexico-Minnesota (Rate), Fresno State-Miami/Ohio (Arizona) and San Diego State-North Texas (New Mexico)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. When it comes to protecting Utah's workforce, WCF Insurance helps keep businesses running smoothly and employees supported when injuries happen. Their local approach and community roots make getting help and care straightforward. CEO and President, Matthew Lyon, joins us with more. Matthew Lyon: At WCF Insurance, we've been serving Utah for over 100 years — and we're proud to still call this place home. We live here, we work here and we're deeply invested in the people and businesses that make our communities thrive. What began as a workers' compensation specialist has expanded into a commercial lines partner — businessowners policies, commercial auto and more — so companies can grow with confidence through one carrier that knows Utah and the Mountain West. ‘People Matter' is our north star. Beyond policies, we put that belief to work. Through charitable giving and thousands of employee volunteer hours, we invest in education, housing, safety and community resilience. Whether you're running a family business in southern Utah or growing a company on the Wasatch Front, we're here to help you protect what matters most — and build a stronger future together. Learn more at WCF.com Derek Miller: Through thoughtful workers' compensation solutions and community-focused initiatives, WCF Insurance helps Utah workers recover and thrive. Combined with charitable projects and volunteer efforts, their work strengthens workplaces and neighborhoods, leaving a meaningful impact across the state. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 12/15/25

Send us a textMountain West Mid-Season Report Card: UNM's Resume and the Battle for BidsDescription:The calendar has flipped to conference play, and it's time to deliver the grades! In this can't-miss episode, we dive deep into the crucial non-conference season for the entire Mountain West, starting right here in Albuquerque.Did the Lobos capitalize on their marquee matchups? We break down every crucial victory and tough loss, analyzing UNM's current NET/KenPom rankings and how their pre-conference performance has positioned them for an NCAA Tournament bid. What worked in The Pit and on the road, and what has to change before they face the league's heavy-hitters?Then, we widen the lens to grade the entire Mountain West Conference. Who built a legitimate at-large resume, and who is already staring down the barrel of a must-win conference tournament? Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Utah State men's basketball defeated Illinois State 83-78 in a neutral-site battle at the Delta Center, improving the Aggies' record to 9-1 before the start of Mountain West play. USU secured the win with a dominant rebounding effort, pulling down 33 boards, including a season-high 19 offensive rebounds, led by forward Garry Clark's 18 points and eight rebounds, and guard MJ Collins Jr.'s team-best 20 points. Hear reactions from Coach Jerrod Calhoun, players and fans. 

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this conversation, Matthew Medrano discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in the Midwest investment landscape, particularly through the lens of Dynamo Capital. He emphasizes the entrepreneurial spirit of the region, the need for tailored lending solutions, and the importance of community impact and altruism in business practices. Medrano shares insights on how Dynamo Capital fills gaps in the market, collaborates with local investors, and adapts to shifting market conditions while maintaining a focus on ethical lending practices.Main Points:There's a real entrepreneurial and bootstrapping approach in the Midwest.Dynamo Capital was created out of necessity to serve the Midwest market.The focus is on underserved markets and providing liquidity.Dynamo Capital specializes in fix and flip funding for single-family properties.The company has built a network of local investors and partners.Altruism guides the operations and decision-making at Dynamo Capital.The sales team is not commission-based, promoting ethical lending practices.Dynamo Capital helps investors grow their portfolios faster and more efficiently.The Midwest market is seen as stable and consistent compared to coastal markets.Dynamo Capital aims to create a true partnership with investors, sharing revenue equitably.Connect With Matthew Medrano:matthew@dynamocapital.comhttps://dynamocapital.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-medrano-4a3987bb/

Boise State left tackle and team captain Kage Casey opts out of LA Bowl and isn't with the team for Saturday night's game against Washington, former Boise State WR Kirby Moore is the new head coach at Washington State, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with their previews of the LA Bowl, former Boise State center/assistant coach Scott Huff joins the show - he also coached at Washington at works at SoFi Stadium as the Rams tight ends coach, our Six Pack of bowl games featuring Mountain West teams, Friday Five - our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State left tackle and team captain Kage Casey opts out of LA Bowl and isn't with the team for Saturday night's game against Washington, former Boise State WR Kirby Moore is the new head coach at Washington State, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with their previews of the LA Bowl, former Boise State center/assistant coach Scott Huff joins the show - he also coached at Washington at works at SoFi Stadium as the Rams tight ends coach, our Six Pack of bowl games featuring Mountain West teams, Friday Five - our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker compare future Mountain West teams to future Pac-12 teams now that the regular football season has concluded.Phillip Rivers is one of the oldest players to play in the NFL. How does he compare to other older active players in the NFL and other sports?Utah Jazz have a bit of a break in their schedule so they can work on themselves.Hot Take or Not a Take

Julie Roe Lach is the commissioner of the Horizon League for a few more weeks before transitioning into an Executive VP position with Pacers Sports & Entertainment. The conversation begins with addressing that job change and then giving her Mount Rushmore of Horizon memories. We talk about the congressional coalition known as the Tenacious Ten and how the conferences are working together to keep their positioning in the future of D1 membership decisions. Roe Lach shares why soft skills, diplomacy and alignment with the different presidents and chancellors and ADs is so important to be an effective conference commissioner. We discuss her role as chairwoman at the Indiana Sports Corp and that transitions into a discussion about outsiders potentially coming for AD jobs. Julie talks about Northern Illinois and the regional strategy to add them as a full member while the football program goes to the Mountain West. Roe Lach ends the conversation with advice for the next commissioner of the Horizon League. The search is underway with Parker Executive Search.0:10 Starting New Job w/ Pacers Sports & Entertainment3:15 Horizon League Celebration at NFL Stadium6:05 Mount Rushmore of Horizon Moments11:15 Congressional Coalition - The Tenacious Ten16:00 What Commissioners Talk about Together18:00 How to be an Effective Conference Commissioner21:40 Co-founding College Sports Law Practice at CCH+A24:25 Chairing the Indiana Sports Corp to Bring Events to Indianapolis28:38 Potential Outsiders for AD Jobs34:20 Explaining the Northern Illinois Strategy for the Horizon League40:35 Words of Encouragement for the Next Horizon League CommissionerHEA is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. Learn more: ⁠https://pilytix.ai/HEA has partnered with AD Vantage for AD Insights and Coaching Hires. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker separate the contenders from the pretenders in Mountain West men's basketball.Which teams in the Mountain West look like legitimate title contenders while others have only won games against a soft schedule? Which teams are dragging down the Mountain West with their weak NET rankings?Updates on local high school basketball as non-region play concludes.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview the Mountain West bowl season. Which bowl games could be the most intriguing? How many future Pac-12 teams are participating vs future Mountain West teams?Talking heads are complaining about G5 inclusion in the College Football Playoff, even though they played by the rules everyone agreed on.Pick 6 results

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker recap Utah State men's basketball win over Charlotte on Sunday.Updated NET rankings for USU and Mountain West men's basketball teams.Utah State prepares to play in the Delta Center on Saturday, but not against any teams from Utah. Why won't they play each other?Utah State women's basketball drops two road games in California. Comments from head coach Wes Brooks.

The playoff committee's need for an ACC team overshadowed Fernando Mendoza's Heisman Moment after the Big 10 title game. Boise State wins the Mountain West title and recalls CM Punk's epic 2011 WWE promo. It's OK, we'll explain it all. And in basketball, Iowa State destroys #1 Purdue at home.

We're a full month into the season, and already a lot to unpack. The Atlantic 10 has 12 of its 14 teams over .500. Meanwhile, the Mountain West appears to have taken a step back from recent years. Ian Sacks and Isaac Bourne breakdown what we've seen from the two conferences so far and provide their picks for the upcoming seven days.

Adrian and Zay recap the 2025 disappointing UTEP football season and talk about what's ahead for Scotty Walden, the Miners and the Mountain West move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices