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The wait is over.The University of Hawai‘i football team opens the 2026 season Saturday on the road against Stanford, and Hawai‘i Football Final is getting fans ready for kickoff with a special quick preview episode featuring KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and former Rainbow Warrior player and coach Rich Miano.After an offseason filled with excitement and high expectations, Miano breaks down what makes this year's team different and why he believes the Rainbow Warriors have the leadership and chemistry to pursue lofty goals in 2026.“I think the leadership,” Miano said. “When I talk about 2007 being arguably the greatest season in Hawai‘i history, it wasn't because it was the most talented team. This team does have talent and you can see the athleticism. But what it has when I talk about leadership is you look at a guy like Jamih Otis, Elijah Palmer, Micah Alejado, Cam Barfield, and there are other leaders as well.”Miano also pointed to the continuity within the coaching staff as another key factor heading into the season.The Rainbow Warriors return their coordinators, allowing the team to build on the systems, terminology and techniques established a year ago.“The Braddahhood has really developed that belief in the coaching staff,” Miano said.Miano believes Hawai‘i is positioned to build on last season's success, which included nine wins and a Hawai‘i Bowl championship.The Rainbow Warriors also have recent history against Stanford and other current Pac-12 opponents to draw from. Hawai‘i opened last season against Stanford and closed the regular season against California. “What they're doing in almost every aspect of this football program is headed in a positive direction,” Miano said. “I'm anticipating it and I'm expecting a Mountain West championship or at least competing for that.”The full Hawai‘i Football Final season preview dives deeper into the 2026 Rainbow Warriors, including the expectations surrounding quarterback Micah Alejado, the team's returning leadership and what it will take for Hawai‘i to compete for a Mountain West championship in its first season in the conference.Hawai‘i Football Final is a Hawai‘i Sports 2Night production hosted by DeMello and Miano, a former UH player and coach, 11-year NFL veteran and UH Sports Circle of Honor member.The new season of Hawai‘i Football Final premieres Sunday, August 30 at 7 p.m. on the KHON+ app, available on Apple TV, Roku and Firestick. Each episode is also available on demand following its premiere, with a television rebroadcast Mondays at 10:35 p.m. on KHON2.Episodes are also available on demand at KHON2.com and YouTube, with an audio version available on Spotify and most other podcast platforms.Hawai‘i opens the 2026 season against Stanford Saturday at 1 p.m. Hawai‘i time.For continuing coverage of the Rainbow Warriors throughout the season, stay with KHON2 Sports on air and online.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker on The Full Court Press on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM the FAN.Topics on the docket for today's show:- The Colorado court injunction that granted a blanket fifth year nationally has been stayed on appeal. Which athletes are impacted and how does it affect Utah State?- Top 25 Aggies for 2026: #6 Jimmy Liston- A recap of Utah State soccer's 2-0 win over Portland, with post-game video from Kunie Hirai

Hello! This episode is free for everyone, but to get our full catalog of shows this season and beyond, we'd love it if you became a paid subscriber. Paid subscribers (there are thousands of them!) get about twice as many episodes from us during the season, as well as Q&A and chat opportunities and other perks as they come to our minds. Thanks so much. The Mountain West looks very new in 2026. The guts of the league left for the Pac-12, and then the MWC brought in reinforcements. North Dakota State brings FCS' greatest dynasty up a level. NIU is here from the MAC, and UTEP comes aboard from Conference USA. Richard and Alex have a rose, bud, and thorn for all 10 teams:- 4:35: New Mexico- 8:17: UNLV- 14:29: Hawaii- 19:48: Air Force- 23:35: Nevada- 26:56: Wyoming- 32:04: San José State- 37:19: Northern Illinois- 44:29: UTEP- 46:57: North Dakota State- 51:53: Preseason honorsProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Full Court Press radio show as heard on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM The FAN with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker. Topics for today's show included:Sportico reported more precise figures on the Pac-12 and Mountain West settlement terms, outlining what the departing schools will pay in totalAn interview with Jimmy Liston, the Utah State football center.The reveal of the #9 player in the Top 25 Aggies of 2026

Happy National Tell A Joke Day!Ladies and gentlemen, football is in full swing! Episode 424 begins and we have some NFL Preseason games to discuss. Plus more NFL camp news, the hot NFL preseason bets are still going, Bills debut new uniforms/stadium, Jayden Daniels vs LSU, New Oreo flavors, NFL OL Rankings, and our super early College Football Previews continue with the Mountain West record predictions; we now have an absurdly awesome tool to keep track of our picks thanks to a special contributor!As for golf, The St. Jude Championship took place this weekend in Memphis, TN at TPC Southwind where Scottie Scheffler lapped the field to get his 2nd PGA win this year and a commanding lead in the FedEx Playoffs. The G.U.Y.S were MIA this weekend BUT, the make the cut parlay is NOT back. AND we were eliminated from the DFS King of the Draft in hilarious fashion.We will still throw out some Hang The Banners, Shambles Meter, and talk Other Relevant Sports News. Not to mention the return of Shark week! One of the best weeks of the year. Buckle up, let's laugh!Look alive folks!Follow us on:HOF Bets: https://hof-bets.app.link/millygoats (Promo Code: MILLYGOATS)Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/MillyGoatsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheMillyGoatsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillyGoatsTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheMillyGoatsPodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheMillyGoatsApple Pod - https://rb.gy/0meu1Spotify Pod - https://t.ly/ZUfObWeb - https://themillygoats.godaddysites.com/

How will the Lobos offense look week one? Ty Simpson first look. What do you think of the Rams plan? Could three teams win 8 or more games in the Mountain West? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg looks at the Mountain West from a stylistic and betting standpoint, examines the rosters of every team in the conference with Austin Montgomery of Mid Major Madness, & Greg gives his projected order of finish for the Mountain West for the 2026-27 season! Podcast Highlights 2:44-Betting trends & styles of the Mountain West 15:43-Examination of every Mountain West roster with Austin Montgomery 41:09-Greg's projected order of finish for the Mountain West Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman break down the entire 2026 Group of 6 (G6) college football landscape! The guys analyze how recent conference realignment across the Pac-12, Mountain West, AAC, Sun Belt, MAC, and CUSA impacts the updated College Football Playoff automatic bid race. From heavyweights like Boise State, James Madison, and UNLV to high-value win totals and dark horse conference champions, get all the best bets to lock in before Week 0! Timestamps (may be off due to ads):Intro - 0:00:00Group of 6 Conferences - 0:02:15The Playoff Favorites - 0:07:57BettingPros Premium Giveaway - 0:23:05Credible Challengers & Conference-Title Values - 0:23:38BettingPros App - 0:45:21Conference-By-Conference Longshots - 0:46:01 Helpful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Sean was at the open practice session yesterday for Husker football…was there anything that surprised him from what he saw or that stoodout?-An anonymous Mountain West coach referred to Anthony Colandrea as having Johnny Manziel type of talent…are you drinking THAT Kool-Aid?-Rule changes in college football---targeting penalties don't carry over until the next game now…is this the correct rule?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hour two shifts to Hawaiʻi football as associate head coach Chris Brown talks about the Rainbow Warriors' offense, a deep linebacker room and Jamai Otis' return from injury. Kuʻulei and Paul also share observations from UH practice, piece together Hawaiʻi men's basketball's Mountain West schedule from other schools' releases and react to major NBA ownership news.

-ESPN's Adam Rittenberg did an insider piece on the top 43 QBs in college football for the upcoming season---which Colandreaapparently is listed on—and an unnamed Mountain West coach said Colandrea “has some of that Johnny Manziel feel to him, wherehe's explosive”-The unnamed coach also said he's a problem on the field as a dynamic athlete and he's curious to see how he'll look in the offenseunder Dana Holgorsen…we promised we wouldn't drink Kool-Aid but now Husker fans are getting interested…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, hosts Tim Murray and Matt Youmans are joined by Jonathan Von Tobel, co-host of Money Moves, to talk about the SEC and Mountain West. Also, joining the show is Sam Panayotovich, Fox32 Sports Reporter, to talk Bears, NFC North, and Chicago baseball! Tim and Matt also give live updates of Thursday's MLB slate, as well as the Hall of Fame game between the Cardinals and Panthers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Friday is not a hard and fast deadline at all [for PCSA],” Mountain West settlement terms, UCF facility plans and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Full Court Press radio show as heard on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM The FAN with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker. Topics for today's show included:Financial terms of the settlement between the Pac-12 and Mountain West were reported by the San Diego Union Tribune, what do these reported figures mean for each conferenceThe next player revealed on the Top 25 Aggies of 2026

Full Court Press radio show as heard on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM The FAN with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker. Topics for today's show included:The Pac-12 and Mountain West officially announced the settlement of their lawsuits between each other and the teamsAn interview with USU running back Javen JacobsWhich teams from the Pac-12 made it on the preseason Coaches Top 25 Poll

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. In this episode, the Fort Collins Coloradoan's Kevin Lytle joins to give his observations from the first day of football camp, and all the latest CSU and Pac-12 news, including: The school's new deal with Adidas and what it means for uniforms and NIL opportunities New turf for the football fields The latest with the Protect College Sports Act The latest with the Pac-12/Mountain West settlement Men's basketball's latest recruit And much more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iniziano le preview delle conference:- Pac-12 preview- AAC preview- Mountain West preview- Sun Belt preview- MAC preview- C-USA preview

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on August 4, 2026. Hour 1 Cameron Walker, Director of Athletics for Utah State Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State Head Football Coach What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Nick Howell, Utah State Football Defensive Coordinator Robert Anae, Utah State Football Offensive Coordinator McCae Hillstead, Utah State Football Quarterback Hour 3 Bronson Olevao, Utah State Football Linebacker College Football Preseason Coaches Poll Barret Peery, Utah State Basketball Assistant Coach Hour 4 Morgan Scalley, Utah Football Head Coach Sports Roulette: Pac-12, Mountain West reach settlement over realignment lawsuits USU Media Day Wrap Up

Hour 4 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Morgan Scalley, Utah Football Head Coach Sports Roulette: Pac-12, Mountain West reach settlement over realignment lawsuits USU Media Day Wrap Up

Purdue hires Rice's McClelland as AD, the Mountain West and Pac-12 settle all their litigation and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fall camp is here, and it's time to dive into everything surrounding the 2026 UTEP football team. In this special preview episode hosted by Adrian Broaddus and Zay Galindo, we break down the 25 biggest storylines that will shape the Miners' season as they prepare for their first campaign in the Mountain West. From position battles and impact transfers to breakout candidates, coaching decisions, and season-defining questions, we cover every angle heading into camp. Which newcomers are ready to make an immediate impact? Who needs to step up? And what will it take for UTEP to exceed expectations in a new conference? Whether you're a die-hard Miner fan or getting caught up before kickoff, this episode gets you ready for everything to watch as fall camp begins. Topics include: The biggest offensive and defensive storylines Key position battles Transfer portal additions and newcomers Players poised for breakout seasons Coaching and scheme questions Mountain West expectations What success looks like for the 2026 Miners Subscribe to Paydirt Pulse for in-depth UTEP football coverage all season long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour of Money Moves, hosts Stormy Buonantony and Jonathan Von Tobel discuss their future predictions on the Mountain West conference. Stormy and Jonathan also talk about the NFL, MLB, and more college football. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College football season is almost here, but the offseason still refuses to calm down. This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down Ohio State & Notre Dame's massive jersey patch deals and debate whether schools or conferences are better off cashing in on sponsorships. They also discuss the latest lawsuits surrounding player transfers, the NCAA's never-ending stupidity, Brett Bielema's comments about the SEC, Michigan State's lofty expectations, and why the Arch Manning Heisman hype may have gotten completely out of hand. Then it's time for another conference logo showdown, this week featuring the Mountain West Conference. From iconic classics and underrated mascots to logos that look more like government agencies than football programs, the guys discuss every Mountain West logo and decide which schools nailed their branding and which ones desperately need a redesign. 0:00:00 – Jersey patch chaos, Arch Manning hype, and college football countdown 0:06:00 – Big 12 vs. Ohio State deal, commercialization of CFB, and the "patch problem" 0:12:00 – NIL mess, player transfer lawsuits, and college football's shifting identity 0:18:00 – NCAA suspensions, administrative scandals, and Karen's rant about contracts 0:24:00 – Big Ten Media Days: Bielema's SEC shade and a deep dive on Big Ten odds 0:30:00 – The questionable Heisman hype for Arch Manning and legacy QB wishful thinking 0:36:00 – Mountain West Conference logos: nostalgia, bad upgrades, and logo roasts 0:42:00 – Mountain West logos Pt. 2: UNLV Confederate weirdness, New Mexico State disasters 0:48:00 – San Jose State logopalooza, UTEP debates, and Wyoming's subtle glow-up 0:54:00 – More MW visuals: North Dakota State, Grand Canyon, UC Davis throwdown, and wrap-up 0:59:00 – Favorite conference logos, what's next, and social plugs

North Dakota State Athletic Director Matt Larsen shares why the move the FCS power wanted to move up, how they fit in the Mountain West and being able to compete right away. Dallas ready to make a big move? Elite running backs worth elite money? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will rise on the football field in the new look Mountain West? Josh Allen and his rushing numbers are special. More questions for the 49ers. Aaron Donald will play for the Rams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Illinois interim head coach Rob Harley shares his thoughts on the Mountain West, what it was like sliding into the head coaching role in February and what NIU brings on and off the field. How big of a year is it for Lobo football fans? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UTEP head football coach Scotty Walden joins the show to discuss moving the the Mountain West, building through transfers moving up and playing regional rivals. Can there be more hype for the Rams? Quarterback questions in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Shoulda Bet More podcast, Will Hill breaks down LeBron James taking his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers, how he'll impact the team and how the move impacts the NBA overall. Also on the show, VSiN's Money Moves and Pod To The Futures podcast co-host Jonathan Von Tobel drops by with his thoughts on the deal, including the favorite to win the Eastern Conference and increased excitement for the season. JVT also gives out some of his favorite NBA and NFL futures, including some sleeper teams, and some of his early bets in college football. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE ONLY! Tyler Peacock is excited to get this College Football SZN started with the first installment of he's previews, this show we preview the entire Group of 6. We roll through the Power Ratings in Conference USA, MAC, Sun Belt, Mountain West, American & PAC 12! Then a Power Raking of the top 12 teams in all of the G6, & lastly some future bets to consider making now. Thanks for listening!RATE REVIEW SUBSCRIBE! Follow the show on X @podcockpeacast & like the Facebook page @ PodCock PeaCast, Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast & the rest of the major podcast platforms! Finally enjoy your listen!A semiprofessional sports podcast that may or may not have a gambling problem, we will touch some entertainment subjects as well & elements of general tomfoolery, also it may have a witty moment or two along the way.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker examine the latest scheduling news from Utah State men's basketball: playing SMU and USC at Palm Desert over Thanksgiving.Inaugural ranking of the Top 25 Aggies for 2026: #25 Noah WhiteUNLV's Josh Pastner thinks his basketball team is for sale...but it's not.MLB standings ahead of the trade deadline.

Time to preview another Mountain West team from the Phil Steele book.

We find out if Bruntz has a Mountain West team in interest. We also get his latest insight on Nebraska football and thoughts on their depth at the running back position.

Full Court Press radio show as heard on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM The FAN with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker. Topics for today's show included:ESPN did a pre-season NBA rookie ranking, and Jason and Eric give their thoughts on where Darryn Peterson will rank among rookies this seasonJay Sawvel made a few comments at Mountain West Media Days, taking mild shots at the Pac-12 and a couple of its teamsWorld Cup updates, thoughts on the championship game, and the tournament so far

Preview Season rolls along with Garrett and Trey breaking down the new-look Mountain West!With the juggernaut Boise State no longer a factor, this league is wide open with some contenders that were once afterthoughts, like UNLV, New Mexico, and Hawaii, as well as FBS newcomer North Dakota State. Garrett and Trey break down every team to let you know what you can expect this season!Check out our brand new sponsor — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Red Water Hats!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 15% off your first purchase from Homefield Apparel when you use code “THREETECHPOD” at checkout!https://tr.ee/ZFhu7XSuLgJoin the Jimmy's and Joe's for CFB content for all 138 teams!FOLLOW: @ThreeTechPod on Instagram and Twitter!HOMEFIELD DISCOUNT: THREETECHPOD for 15% off!

With the Mountain West and Sun Belt having their media days on Wednesday and Thursday, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) took a look at some of the top projected teams in each league and if the conference champions from either conference could challenge Boise State for the G6 College Football Playoff berth. What are some of the most intriguing storylines in the NFL with training camps set to open next week? Also, there were a lot of big movies released on this day as Johnny and Greg take a look back on some notable titles in pop culture. Plus, as Maddux Madsen enters his final season as Boise State's starting quarterback, is there more pressure on Madsen or Zak Hill. Who are some other assistants on BSU's staff that have a lot of pressure on themselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Messi and Argentina came from behind again. How can one athlete elevate and intimidate? Should UNM reach out to Donovan Dent? No preseason polls for the Mountain West and it's the right move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Mountain West and Sun Belt having their media days on Wednesday and Thursday, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) took a look at some of the top projected teams in each league and if the conference champions from either conference could challenge Boise State for the G6 College Football Playoff berth. What are some of the most intriguing storylines in the NFL with training camps set to open next week? Also, there were a lot of big movies released on this day as Johnny and Greg take a look back on some notable titles in pop culture. Plus, as Maddux Madsen enters his final season as Boise State's starting quarterback, is there more pressure on Madsen or Zak Hill. Who are some other assistants on BSU's staff that have a lot of pressure on themselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Combat sports in New Mexico, could Bare Knuckle Boxing be banned? Are you OK with no official preseason polls for the Mountain West? NFL Notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The previous post covered my grades on how the strength of today’s four largest college athletic conferences compare with their previous versions twenty years ago in 2006. Here's a brief recap. In my estimation, only the SEC (which expanded from 12 to 16 teams over that 20 year period) has shown an upgrade in competition levels since 2006.  I awarded the SEC a “B” grade. The Big 12 (which lost four of its prominent members to the SEC) received a C+ for their nimble addition of several relevant regional sports schools. A “D” grade was handed down to the Atlantic Coast Conference.  Their nonsensical addition of West Coast newcomers Cal (Berkeley) and Stanford in 2024 crashed the ACC's overall score. Speaking of lousy grades, I awarded a D- to the Big Ten Conference as its recently-annexed properties have resulted in a BIG thud.  From the east (Maryland and Rutgers) to the west (Nebraska, Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington), the Big Ten’s new coast-to-coast configuration has failed to improve this conference for either sports fans or student/athletes. How have the five mid-major conferences fared with recent expansion issues? These other conferences (nicknamed the “Group of Five”) can be quite entertaining but rarely win national championships.  They must compete against the “Big Four” major conferences featuring the wealthiest college sports programs. American Athletic Conference (AAC) The AAC has only been around since the year 2013.  There were 10 initial AAC members and now 14 in 2026. Only Memphis, South Florida, and Temple remain from 2013.  The ACC raided Conference USA to obtain several of its new members. Army and Navy – What's not to like about these two additions?  They bring the focus of the entire college football world to their annual game played in early December.  Grades – A Charlotte – The 49ers have been perpetual cellar dwellers in most sports.  Charlotte, North Carolina sports fans are more likely to follow UNC, Duke, and Clemson.  Yawn.  Grade – D- East Carolina – The Pirates have made the NCAA baseball playoffs ten times since 2013 and have occasionally contended for the AAC title in football.  A hearty fan base makes ECU a fun place to watch sports.  Grade – B Florida Atlantic – A member of the AAC since 2023, this school is best known for its men's basketball team and having a great beach nearby.  Sadly, most local sports fans don’t give a hoot about the FAU Owls yet.  Grade – C- North Texas – The Mean Green had a brilliant 12-2 football season in 2025 in the school's third year as part of the AAC.  The other sports are lagging behind.  Grade – C Rice – Another third year AAC member, the Houston-based Owls have been an athletics flop in their new conference.  Grade – D Tulane – Green Wave football program has rejuvenated Tulane athletics down in the Crescent City.  Unfortunately, the remainder of the school’s sports teams rarely lead the AAC.  Grade – C Tulsa – Golden Hurricane football and men's basketball programs have been on the decline in the past decade.  That's a shame, because Tulsa fans desperately want to get behind the city’s lone major college athletics team.  Grade – C- UAB – Try as I might, I'm having trouble remembering any recent sports successes for the Blazers.  Grade – D- UTSA – Like Tulsa, the Roadrunners have the entire San Antonio market ready for their athletics programs to take off.  Other than some recent success in football, UTSA sports still appear to be taking a siesta.  Grade – C- AAC overall grade for expansion: C- Conference USA (C-USA) I am not going to provide individual grades to Conference USA member schools.  It is not their fault that C-USA management has done such a lousy job of keeping this conference together and relevant in major college sports. The conference has seen a 100% turnover in the past 20 years. Schools being added have generally been former FCS top teams such as Delaware, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville (AL) State. Things have declined so badly in Conference USA (“How badly have they declined?”) that longtime member Louisiana Tech recently agreed to pay a reported $8 million to buy its way out of C-USA.  The Bulldogs’ jubilant athletic department and fans are rejoining the Sun Belt Conference this fall.  Louisiana Tech will save more than $1 million annually in travel costs formerly required to travel to schools within the far-flung Conference USA. Longtime C-USA holdovers Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State deserve a better fate.  Save your money and call the Sun Belt in a couple of years! C-USA overall grade for expansion –  F- Mid-American Conference (MAC) In contrast to Conference USA, the MAC has remained remarkably stable for the past 20 years. Eleven of the dozen MAC members in 2006 remain a part of the conference today.  Northern Illinois (which had been part of the MAC for 30 years) is leaving this fall to become part of the Mountain West Conference. In a couple of curious moves, the Mid-American Conference has added two new members recently. UMass – The 2025 addition of the University of Massachusetts (which is at least in regional proximity to longtime MAC member Buffalo) was rather questionable.  Athletic success at Umass has been nearly invisible over the past decade.  After just one year in the MAC, the Minutemen have been a net negative in sports for the Mid-American Conference.  Grade: D- Sacramento State – Seriously?  Yes, the Mid-American Conference will add this longtime FCS member from California to its football schedules this fall.  Sacramento (the #20 TV market) is 2,500 miles from the middle of Ohio. The Hornets will be a football-only member of the Mid-American Conference.  For the usually stable MAC, this is a rather bizarre expansion move.  Grade: F MAC overall grade for expansion:  D- Mountain West Conference (Mountain West) The Mountain West has survived a few departure tremors in recent years.  Of the nine Mountain West members 20 years ago, only Air Force, New Mexico, UNLV, and Wyoming remain.  Let’s review the teams which have come aboard since 2006. Hawaii – The Rainbow Warriors (2012) have posted winning football records in just four of their 14 seasons in the Mountain West.  The other athletic squads are nearly invisible in the post-season tournaments.  Hawaii remains a dream road trip destination for visiting teams and their fans, though.  Grade: C- Nevada – At least the men’s basketball team has appeared in the NCAA March Madness event five times over the past nine seasons.  Otherwise, fans of the Nevada Wolfpack (which joined the Mountain West in 2012) haven’t had much to howl about lately.  Grade: C- North Dakota State – This former FCS division powerhouse football program is stepping-up to play against the big boys beginning this fall.  The move is for football only. The Bison are a terrific geographic fit for the Mountain West Conference, too.  This makes sense.  Grade: A Northern Illinois – The Huskies will join the Mountain West this fall after 30 years in the Mid-American Conference.  Northern Illinois’ sports resume has weakened in recent years.  Other than bringing the #3 TV market (Chicago) to the Mountain West, this move makes little sense.  Grade: D San Jose State – The Spartans (members since 2013) have appeared in four bowl games over the past decade.  On the other hand, the men’s basketball team has won just 33% of its conference games over the past 13 years.  Grade: C- UTEP – This longtime Conference USA member joins the Mountain West this fall.  UTEP’s football team has been downright awful in recent years.  Despite a sports slump, UTEP bring strong fan support from the El Paso area.  They should be a fine geographic fit for the Mountain West.  Grade: C Mountain West overall grade for expansion:  C Sun Belt Conference (Sun Belt) The Sun Belt has been nicknamed the “Junior SEC”.  This conference has grown from 10 members in 2006 to 14 today. Only Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette, South Alabama, Troy, and UL-Monroe remain from 2006. Appalachian State – The Mountaineers (members since 2014) have been a top football contender in the Sun Belt.  Their enthusiastic fans make road trips to Boone, North Carolina a fun stop.  Grade: B Coastal Carolina – Speaking of fun stops, how about a visit to Myrtle Beach to play Coastal Carolina?  The 2017 Sun Belt addition of the Chanticleers has been a terrific addition for the conference.  Coastal’s football team has played in six straight bowl games.  The baseball team won the men’s College World Series in 2016.  Grade: A Georgia Southern – Would it surprise you to learn that the Golden Eagles from Statesboro, Georgia have played in seven bowl games over the past eight seasons?  The other sports programs at Georgia Southern need to step it up.  Grade: B Georgia State – The 2013 addition of the Panthers from Atlanta has not added a lot of sports notoriety.  However, the men’s basketball program has earned four invitations to March Madness in the past 11 seasons.  Grade: C Louisiana Tech – The Bulldogs paid dearly ($8 million) to escape Conference USA beginning this fall.  Louisiana Tech brings several highly competitive sports teams. They are a perfect geographic addition to the Sun Belt Conference Western division.  Grade: A Marshall – This begins Marshall’s fourth year in the Sun Belt Conference.  The Thundering Herd has been a top football competitor and competes well in other major sports.  Grade: B Old Dominion – ODU came into the Sun Belt in 2022.  The Monarchs from Norfolk, VA posted a nifty 10-3 football record in 2025.  Old Dominion has been relatively quiet in its other sports, though.  Grade: C Southern Miss – The Golden Eagles (Sun Belt members since 2022) have been a dominant team in recent NCAA college baseball post-season tournaments.  Last season’s 2025 football team improved from a miserable 1-11 record in 2024 to a hopeful 7-6 mark.  Grade: B Sun Belt overall grade for expansion:  B+ Bonus Conference!  The newly revived Pac-12 Conference “states” its case in 2026 The most prominent names of the long-time Pac-12 Conference bolted for better TV money into the Big Ten and ACC in 2024.  That left holdovers Oregon State and Washington State “homeless”.  The Beavers and Cougars have bagged a few top teams from the Mountain West Conference to help them rebuild the Pac-12 starting this fall. Boise State is the biggest name coming to the new Pac-12.  The Broncos have fielded a nationally ranked football program several times in the past few decades. Other Mountain West migrants include Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Washington State. Texas State (formerly of the Sun Belt Conference) will also join the Pac-12 this fall. In case you didn’t notice, each of the eight new Pac-12 schools has the last name of “State”! Summary Only the Sun Belt Conference has earned a positive score (B+) from SwampSwami among the “Group of Five” mid-major conferences. The Sun Belt is the only major college athletic conference opting to maintain two divisions (East and West) to minimize travel expenses for its member schools and lessen the travel impact on their student/athletes.  Bravo! The post Grading the Mid-Major Conference expansions – Part 2 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In this college football podcast episode, we continue our 2026 Group of Six conference previews by breaking down the resurrected Pac-12, the new-look Mountain West and a wide-open Conference USA. We start with Boise State’s move into the Pac-12 and discuss whether the Broncos are truly a College Football Playoff threat or simply the best team in their new neighborhood. From there, we examine the cases for Fresno State, San Diego State, Texas State and Washington State, along with the conference’s unusual plan to flex matchups during the final week of the regular season. The Mountain West has undergone an even more dramatic transformation, with North Dakota State making the jump to FBS and Northern Illinois and UTEP entering the league. Can NDSU immediately contend with UNLV and New Mexico? Does Hawaii have enough around Micah Alejado to make a run? And can Air Force, Wyoming or one of the conference’s rebuilding programs force its way into the race? We also venture into Conference USA, where Western Kentucky may be the preseason favorite, but Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Liberty and several recent FBS arrivals give us plenty of reasons to question the established order. Finally, we bolt independent UConn onto the end of the preview and explore Jason Candle’s attempt to rebuild a roster that lost nearly everything from last season. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:05 - Pac-12 Conference Preview38:44 - Mountain West Conference Preview1:09:55 - CUSA Conference Preview1:27:24 - UConn Football PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The U.S. Men's National Team finally earned its first World Cup knockout-round victory since 2002, defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina with 10 men despite a highly debated red card. Now comes a massive showdown with Belgium—but without Folarin Balogun. We also dive into the NBA's wild offseason, including Boston's stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, LeBron James signaling his Lakers run may be over, and what it all means for the league. Plus, the Oilers add Frederik Andersen, Terrion Arnold is released by Detroit, conference realignment continues with the new Pac-12 and Mountain West, major apparel changes hit college football, and we preview another busy NASCAR weekend.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: US men's soccer beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0https://x.com/DAZNFootball/status/2072502252690882911?s=20Oilers sign Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract worth $2.8 millionhttps://x.com/espn/status/2072482241297465640?s=20Sergei Bobrovsky signing 3 year deal with Maple Leafshttps://x.com/espn/status/2072394938046673202?s=20Celtics deal Jalen Brown to 76ers in blockbuster deal https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2072444663240577308?s=20Lebron tells Lakers to plan on him not being there, will play elsewherehttps://x.com/espn/status/2071989415639962099?s=20Lions release CB Terrion Arnold https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2071686127417745888?s=20New Pac-12 conferencehttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072382561163124784?s=20The new Mountain West conferencehttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20Major NCAA schools doing brand switcheshttps://x.com/On3/status/2072311395291365399?s=20South Carolina uniforms with Nike swooshhttps://x.com/GamecockFB/status/2072282505168695446?s=20Nascar this weekendhttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20

Thanks to local authorities, a potential mass shooting was stopped over the weekend at a locals casino in Henderson. The City Cast crew dives into the measures local authorities are taking to protect us from potential threats. Plus, Yvette Fernandez of NPR's Mountain West News Bureau helps us understand how officials across the Mountain West are banding together to improve extreme heat response protocols. Along with Fernandez, Executive Producer Layla Muhammad and host Jesse Merrick also dissect how — and why — Las Vegas was recently named the seventh-best city in the country. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, July 2nd episode: Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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The 2026 Group of 6 preview series begins with the MAC, Conference USA, and Mountain West. Gary Segars breaks down all three conference races with championship picks, best futures bets, win totals, dark horses, schedule edges, quarterback storylines, and teams to fade.The MAC discussion centers on Western Michigan's repeat case, Miami's program floor, Toledo's upside at +440, Central Michigan over 6.5 wins, Eastern Michigan as the best longshot, and Kent State under 3.5 as the top fade.Conference USA features Liberty's bounce-back profile, Jacksonville State as the best value, Western Kentucky's program floor, Delaware's continuity case, and Kennesaw State's defending-champ fade profile. The Mountain West preview focuses on New Mexico as the stability pick, UNLV's ceiling under Dan Mullen and Jackson Arnold, Air Force's value if Liam Szarka fixed the offense, Hawai'i's upside with Micah Alejado, and North Dakota State's fascinating FBS transition.Also covered: Sacramento State joining the MAC, Liberty's QB room, Caden Creel's importance to Jacksonville State, New Mexico's continuity, Air Force over 6.5, UNLV under 8.5, best title futures, projected title games, surprise teams, and disappointment picks.