Podcasts about Mountain west

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen review the Mountain West men's basketball standings and the potential tiebreakers in the championship race between Utah State, San Diego State and New Mexico. They also go over Saturday's long list of games in MW play.The Utah Jazz have a two-game series with the New Orleans Pelicans, one game already having been played. How does it impact their race to improve their spot in the lottery and what role has injuries played in Utah's current state of the roster?The Atlanta Hawks are having a "Magic City" night, celebrating one of their "iconic cultural institutions." What would be the equivalent kind of celebration for the Utah Jazz and its cultural touchstones?

Eric Jensen breaks down Joe Lunardis latest bracket going through his biggest surprises and disagreements plus some bubble talk and A10 and Mountain West bid debate. Enjoy! 

Boise State basketball is down to its final three games of the regular season - Bob talks to coach Leon Rice and senior leader RJ Keene for his Bronco Focus segment (what do they have to say about the stretch run?), Boise State football New Player Spotlight: WR Darren Morris (Southern), is Mountain West basketball a one (or two?) bid league, top players and storylines to watch at the NFL Combine (Taylen Green, Eric McAlister, Jeremiyah Love, Group of Five players)See 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 share his top storylines going into the Mountain West game in California on Saturday (6 p.m. at Fresno State). No. 1 storyline: The Bulldogs have a young roster with mixed results - but the group has had better success at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SDSU took down Utah St. in maybe their best performance of the year and are back in first place in the Mountain West. Matt Waldron has made headlines in places he probably never expected he would. Deandre Ayton finally showing his true colors in LA. Heath Bell joins the show.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Steve Cofield and Jonathan Von Tobel live from the Battleborn Injury studios Guests include Jeff Motley, talking about college basketball tournaments in Las Vegas, Matt Hoffman, talking about NDSU joining the Mountain West, John Vellis, talking Rugby in Las Vegas, and Adam Hill, walking and talking around Indianapolis. A lot going on in Mountain West hoops Some people are in hot water See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, a late arriving Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. Along with SPECIAL GUEST DAVID from FOIABALL.com! We learn all about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how we can FOIA things, what kind of things we can FOIA, what we can't FOIA, what schools are a pain in the butt to FOIA, what was the weirdest thing David has uncovered, discovering people really love balloons and how much they paid for balloons, weird Nebraska research on their potential ticket buyers, how he discovered potential NIL tax fraud for a Big Ten school, his white whale of FOIA requests, biggest grocery bills, Commish and David brainstorm some new FOIA ideas, then we get into the Sac State projections based on a Malaysian LinkedIn post, Army/Navy potentially moving to Thanksgiving weekend?, The Mountain West scheduled dropped, North Dakota State to Hawaii! They are sending Nevada away to all the new schools, the Houston Astros Brisket Donuts and we challenge our Corn Correspondent, UFL new rules, 4 Point FGs, banning the tush push and limiting punts, BYU's virtual tryouts for punters and long snappers and oh so much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode we are deep into the postseason so with no guest, the Chaps chat...Never ending legal proceedings across college footballMAC and Mountain West expansionWe plot our 2026/27 College Chaps College Football Tour (badly)Union Jack Classic competition winners announced!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

SDSU took down Utah St. in maybe their best performance of the year and are back in first place in the Mountain West. Matt Waldron has made headlines in places he probably never expected he would. Deandre Ayton finally showing his true colors in LA. Heath Bell joins the show.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG break down a potential shakeup to one of college football's most sacred traditions as Army head coach Jeff Monken proposes moving the Army–Navy game to Thanksgiving week. Is it smart for exposure—or does it ruin what makes the game special? We also dive into the newly released 2026 Mountain West football schedule and what it means for conference contenders and the expanded playoff race. Plus, USA Hockey brings home gold on the international stage, and we react to a Kansas basketball player taking himself out of a game in a moment that's reigniting the “load management” debate in college sports. Tradition vs. modernization. Exposure vs. purity. And are players gaining too much autonomy—or just using the power they've finally earned? Do not miss out on another jam packed episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@GroupofFiveGuys WEBSITE: http://www.groupoffiveguys.com/ MERCH: https://groupof5guys.onechaptr.com/group_of_5_guys_2-24/shop/products/all?page=1 Subscribe and follow the Group of Five Guys! @groupoffiveguys @Sprouse_68 @Tyler_J_Tipton @JMurphyLee SPONSOR THE SHOW OR BUSINESS INQUIRES: Email: groupoffiveguys@gmail.com Direct Message on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GroupOfFiveGuys #G5 #groupoffiveguys #G5Live Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boise State basketball back on track with two straight wins - what's next with three games remaining in the regular season, Bob (Bronco Focus) explains how Dylan Andrews and Drew Fielder have found their groove, new Boise State DB coach Terrence Brown will coach safeties and cornerbacks this season (a change from past seasons), Boise State football New Player Spotlight: CB JeRico Washington Jr. (Kennesaw State), former NFL head coach Chuck Pagano on his coaching career (over?), living back in Boise and the pros/cons of the NFL Combine, one Idaho senator is attempting to limit international student-athletes at the state's public universitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball back on track with two straight wins - what's next with three games remaining in the regular season, Bob (Bronco Focus) explains how Dylan Andrews and Drew Fielder have found their groove, new Boise State DB coach Terrence Brown will coach safeties and cornerbacks this season (a change from past seasons), Boise State football New Player Spotlight: CB JeRico Washington Jr. (Kennesaw State), former NFL head coach Chuck Pagano on his coaching career (over?), living back in Boise and the pros/cons of the NFL Combine, one Idaho senator is attempting to limit international student-athletes at the state's public universitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball back on track with two straight wins - what's next with three games remaining in the regular season, Bob (Bronco Focus) explains how Dylan Andrews and Drew Fielder have found their groove, new Boise State DB coach Terrence Brown will coach safeties and cornerbacks this season (a change from past seasons), Boise State football New Player Spotlight: CB JeRico Washington Jr. (Kennesaw State), former NFL head coach Chuck Pagano on his coaching career (over?), living back in Boise and the pros/cons of the NFL Combine, one Idaho senator is attempting to limit international student-athletes at the state's public universitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Padres lineup today looks like it could be the Opening Day lineup. The Aztecs baseball team beat #1 UCLA. SDSU hosts Utah St. and the winner gets control of 1st place in the Mountain West. The Lakers lose again. Dave Palet joins the show.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Padres lineup today looks like it could be the Opening Day lineup. The Aztecs baseball team beat #1 UCLA. SDSU hosts Utah St. and the winner gets control of 1st place in the Mountain West. The Lakers lose again. Dave Palet joins the show.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See 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 share his top four storylines going into Tuesday night's Mountain West game at ExtraMile Arena. No. 1 storyline: Defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball hosts Wyoming on Tuesday night (two teams with a combined record of 14-18 in Mountain West games) - what about this game most interests you, Bob previews the game in Bronco Focus (defense!!!), getting to know all three of Boise State's new full-time assistant football coaches (DL Frank Maile, WR Travis Whitted, DB Terrence Brown), Kenyon Sadiq (Idaho Falls) headed to NFL Combine as the state of Idaho continues to put tight ends in the NFL, sports vacations - overrated or underrated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker give their thoughts and analysis of Utah State's rematch against San Diego State set for Feb. 25. They look back at the first matchup against for the Aggies against the Aztecs, reviewing what went well and what needs to change to ensure Utah State can sweep the season series and secure a two-game lead for first place in the Mountain West standings. Also, hear from USU head coach Jerrod Calhoun, what he had to say in his press conference earlier this week.

Boise State basketball hosts Wyoming on Tuesday night (two teams with a combined record of 14-18 in Mountain West games) - what about this game most interests you, Bob previews the game in Bronco Focus (defense!!!), getting to know all three of Boise State's new full-time assistant football coaches (DL Frank Maile, WR Travis Whitted, DB Terrence Brown), Kenyon Sadiq (Idaho Falls) headed to NFL Combine as the state of Idaho continues to put tight ends in the NFL, sports vacations - overrated or underrated?See 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 share his top four storylines going into Tuesday night's Mountain West game at ExtraMile Arena. No. 1 storyline: Defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah St vs. San Diego St College Basketball Pick Prediction by Tony T. Utah St vs. San Diego St Profiles Utah St at San Diego St 11PM ET— Utah St sits at 23-4 overall along with 13-3 in the Mountain West with road wins against Fresno St, Air Force, Boise ST, Colorado St, New Mexico and Wyoming. Road losses at Grand Canyon and Nevada. San Diego St is 18-8 and 12-4 in the Mountain West with home wins against Air Force, Boise St, Fresno ST, New Mexico, Colorado ST, Wyoming as well as Nevada. A home loss against Grand Canyon.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss key Mountain West games happening on Tuesday, but also the crucial stretches for the top teams in the conference and what each squad needs to do to maximize their postseason hopes and expectations.Also, a discussion on who would be the best matchups for Utah State to face in the second round of the Mountain West Tournament.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker recap Utah State's loss to Nevada on Saturday and what it means for the Aggies' conference title hopes and potential NCAA Tournament seeding. Also, a look at the Mountain West standings, latest power rankings and composite rankings plus bracketology for at-large candidates aside from Utah State.

Scott Garrard joined DJ & PK to preview the matchup between San Diego State and Utah State along with what the new-look Pac-12 will have with both of them joining the league.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what he thinks about the Broncos' basketball season with four regular season games remaining. Same applies to the entire Mountain West - what do people need to know going into the next couple of weeks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm looking at the FCS teams with the most star power, NDSU's petition to be eligible for the CFP and the MWC championship, and the specifics of Sac State's deal with the MAC. I'm talking about all of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 -  Intro 2:21 - Most Star Power in the FCS14:10 - NDSU Seeking Petition For CFP/MWC Championship Eligibility 22:52 - Sac State Giving Up A Lot To Join MAC31:39 - Rule Changes Coming In CFB? 37:36 - Top FCS Draft Prospects in 202646:37 - Elibigility Lawsuits in CFB51:53 - Final Thoughts54:05 - EndFollow My Socials: Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what he thinks about the Broncos' basketball season with four regular season games remaining. Same applies to the entire Mountain West - what do people need to know going into the next couple of weeks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite hitting 15 3-pointers and leading for most of the second half, the Utah State men's basketball team fell 80-77 to Nevada on Saturday night following a late offensive slump. Although the Aggies suffered their third Mountain West conference loss of the season, they still remain in first place in the standings as they prepare to face San Diego State on Wednesday. Hear reactions from Coach Jerrod Calhoun, players and fans. 

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen rank the teams in the Mountain West and give their thoughts on which teams have the best and most realistic shot at making a run in the Mountain West Tournament.Reports have indicated a number of potential solutions for tanking in the NBA that the league is seriously considering implementing for next season. Are any of them good?

Would you want to see UNM play a neutral court game against San Diego State? How do you feel about non-conference games against teams leaving the Mountain West? What should UNM be looking for in an Athletic Director? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comThis is a subscriber episode of Split Zone Duo, but everyone can listen to a free preview. Become a subscriber today by clicking on this link. In the second leg of our big offseason-opening mailbag, Richard and Alex take a big list of subscriber questions. (But first, yet another MAC head coach leaves his job and restarts the coach carousel in the process.) Among the questions answered in this episode: 7:54: Which new Sun Belt head coach is the best bet to succeed this year?* 11:05: How excited should we be about Buster Faulkner as Florida's new offensive coordinator?* 16:41: Who's having the hardest time coping with Curt Cignetti's success at Indiana? (Alex says it's Purdue fans; Richard disagrees.) * 21:50: How durable is the House settlement-generated age of parity? * 23:17: What will it take for college football players to finally be declared university employees?* 28:17: Will college football adopt transfer fees like European soccer?* 30:09: Are schools stuck in mutually assured destruction when it comes to recruiting rule enforcement?* 32:04: What happened with the major running back transfers that fizzled out this year?* 33:14: Can mid-tier power conference programs like Pitt still have breakthrough seasons in this era?* 36:05: Why can't Nebraska take the next step in NIL and rev share spending?* 39:08: How can resource-deprived programs like West Virginia compete at the highest level right now?* 43:22: Will the single transfer portal window eventually move from winter to post-spring ball?* 46:50: Will more five-star recruits pick smaller schools over Blue Bloods, and are we entering the era of the strategic redshirt?* 50:31: Does the expanded playoff put even more emphasis on having veteran starters on your roster?* 52:15: Is the Pac-12 media deal ever actually going to happen, and what's going on with the Mountain West lawsuit?* 53:19: Does the new Pac-12 have the horses to keep up with the American, and will the playoff committee treat it as a premier G6 league?* 54:00: Can the Pac-12 and Mountain West coexist, or is one conference going to have to absorb the other?* 59:19: What happens to conference championships if they get rid of conference championship games?* 1:04:07: Is the Big Ten pushing for a 24-team playoff because Fox wants to renegotiate media rights?* 1:07:57: Would you rather have the Lou Groza Award winner or the Ray Guy Award winner on your team?* 1:09:11: What will it take for spring football to succeed, and do people even want it?Then, in the FUN ROUND: * 1:10:46: Why are the swear words bleeped in the SZD podcast intro?* 1:12:24: Who's been the main character of SZD throughout its existence?* 1:14:15: For Richard: What's more likely, Dabo embracing the transfer portal or Spurs winning the Champions League?* 1:15:51: Alex, have you ever done a trail run, and do you have any advice for someone training for a trail half and a 50K?* 1:17:45: Alex, what's on your race calendar these days? Produced by Anthony Vito.

-Northern Illinois has had lots of success over the years in the MAC---remember when they played FSU in the Orange Bowl?---and now is headed to join the Mountain West this year-One slight problem---head coach Thomas Hammock left the school yesterday to take an assistant role with the SeattleSeahawks—that's just dandy!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Drew talks about a big win vs SDSU and life in the Mountain West.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his preview of the Mountain West game in Logan. Bob takes a close look at Utah State's basketball program (and home venue) - and compares both to Boise State football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the games that happened in the Mountain West Conference on Tuesday, especially the two upsets with San Jose State beating Nevada and Grand Canyon defeating San Diego State.A review of local high school hoops as the playoffs continue in 4A. Also, Utah State has added Toledo to its 2027 football schedule. And the Players Era Festival has encountered financial troubles. What is their future?

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker answer questions about Utah State men's basketball's rotation and depth along with touching on how NIL deals and figures are kept behind closed doors. They also break down the win by Utah State over Boise State that gave the Aggies a historic season sweep of the Broncos and sole possession of first place in the Mountain West. Also, a look at UNLV's loss to Colorado State and the weird team the Rebels have been.Utah State basketball has also recently been reported to be part of the 2026 Acrisure Series among a field of solid high-major and mid-major teams.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his preview of the Mountain West game in Logan. Bob takes a close look at Utah State's basketball program (and home venue) - and compares both to Boise State football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Herder, FCS Analyst for HERO Sports, joins the show to break down the massive ripple effects of North Dakota State's move from the FCS to the FBS and what it means for the future of college football. From the Mountain West implications to the financial risks behind buying their way into the next level, Sam explains why now was the time for the Bison to make the jump and how this decision could reshape the entire subdivision landscape. He also dives into Sacramento State's bold MAC move, the long term scheduling impact for NDSU, and which FCS programs like Tarleton State could be next to follow the same path. #fcs #ndsu #mwc #collegefootball #cfb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mueller talks GCU basketball, life in the Mountain West, and more.

Boise State still struggling to win basketball games - where did this team go sideways and what's left with six games remaining in the regular season, Bob searches for answers - talks to senior leader RJ Keene in Bronco Focus, how do we feel about Pac-12 and Mountain West football teams scheduling each other, Boise State softball is playing Ole Miss, Arizona, Texas, Stanford, Kansas and Arkansas - what does coach Justin Shults say about his scheduling strategy, it was good to see Michael Jordan smiling after winning the Daytona 500 as a car owner, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gloria Nevarez discusses her visit to Fargo amid the Bison joining the Mountain West 

Ben Garrett and Brad Logan are LIVE for an all-new edition of Talk of Champions. Trinidad Chambliss, who's finally locked in for 2026, is an early Heisman Trophy favorite, while Ole Miss baseball swept away Nevada, the Mountain West preseason favorite, to open the year.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Canzano talks with Mike McFeely about North Dakota State joining the Mountain West. What is it about? The backstory on the MW's courtship of the Bison. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com

In this show, FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt proves it's always a good idea to hit record during Hour 71 of a 72-hour fasting cleanse. He kicks off the show by revealing which teams he feels are trending up and which are trending down as we enter the offseason, revealing his 3 Up & 3 Down in his College Football Stock Watch – which includes two blue blood programs he believes are heading in different directions.After YouTube star MrBeast teased the idea of giving $100 Million to a school to go win a National Championship in Football, Klatt walks through the idea and considers whether a huge check would actually buy a title in today's world of NIL and the Transfer Portal.He discusses North Dakota's State's jump from FCS to the Mountain West and the reported possibility of Alabama cancelling the upcoming Ohio State home-and-home series to start in 2027. Klatt wraps up the show with a rant about the now-set College Football Playoff schedule for next season. 0:00-1:51 Intro1:52-23:05 Stock watch23:06-34:21 MrBeast teases idea of giving East Carolina $100M to win a national championship34:22-36:15 North Dakota State decides its done dominating FCS and joins Mountain West36:16-38:19 Alabama may cancel their home-and-home with Ohio State for 2027/2838:20-44:59 CFP announces schedule for next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State's $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State's jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M 3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC 13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it? 15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12? 21:12 - Why championships affect a school's identity 27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally? 31:40 - Do all conference games really matter? 39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules? 46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if… 53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine's Day collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eligibility drama hits college football as Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss wins a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, while the Joey Aguilar case looms with a different eligibility argument.BYU immediately dismisses WR Parker Kingston after a serious rape charge, highlighting how BYU's honor code creates consequences unlike almost anywhere else.Realignment news accelerates with North Dakota State jumping to FBS and Sacramento State paying its way into the MAC, raising major questions about travel, finances, and the future structure of college football—possibly splitting into an upper and lower FBS.Plus, preseason power ratings updates (and early market comparisons), coaching carousel “report card” reactions, and an SMU defensive staff shakeup as Scott Symons heads to the Dallas Cowboys.

John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12's football schedule, the Mountain West's media deal, North Dakota State's move, and a question about Dana Altman. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline

In today's episode, we break down North Dakota State's historic move to FBS and the Mountain West, including the financial details, the NCAA's probationary period challenge, and why the Fargodome is a must-visit destination. We also unpack former Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos' new book, Crab Creek Chronicles, and what it reveals about the Scott Frost hire, Chip Kelly almost landing in Lincoln, and a secret meeting about Nebraska potentially returning to the Big 12 Most importantly, we play "Trend or Not a Trend" with six teams heading into 2026. Is Miami's high-level winning sustainable? Can Oklahoma's defense carry a middling offense deep into the SEC? Is Arizona's defensive leap here to stay? Where does Virginia go from here at quarterback? Is Texas A&M a playoff contender with that gauntlet schedule? Can USC get back to double-digit wins under Lincoln Riley? Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:13 - North Dakota State goes FBS17:33 - The Bill Moos Nebraska Book29:16 - Six Teams on Trend Watch30:48 - Miami's high-level winning36:20 - Oklahoma as a 2026 SEC contender42:12 - Arizona's reborn defense47:11 - Virginia as a 2026 ACC contender52:05 - Texas A&M as a 2026 CFP team58:03 - USC as a 10-win teamSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Auburn Tigers enter tonight's game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at 5-5 in SEC play and need a home win to build some momentum for the closing stretch. Auburn BAsketball, again, has to face a top guard as Tyler Tanner comes to town for Vanderbilt Basketball. No SEC player has a better +/- than Tanner. Auburn coach Steven Pearl is juggling his lineup tonight? Outkick founder Clay Travis Bob Knight getting statue at Indiana Miami (OH) last undefeated team in college basketball How quickly can North Dakota contend in the Mountain West? Steve Spurrier's advice to Dabo Swinney 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 267,216 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices