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JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on September 1, 2025. Utah with a dominate win over UCLA Bear Bachmeier passes test #1 in Portland State win Weekend Warriors Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News We owe you an apology Sucks to be YOU! Hear from Kalani Sitake & Kyle Whittingham NFL Blitz: Steelers RB Jaylen Warren signs 2-year extension Best and Worst of the Day
Happy Victory Monday Edition of the Program!! And Happy Labor Day!! The Buckeyes knocked off Texas 14-7 on Saturday!! Hear from Ryan Day, Matt Patricia and Julian Sayin on the win. It was a great opening weekend of College Football. We'll break down what we saw. We said goodbye to a legend. Austin Ward, Bill Bender of The Sporting News, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Buckeye Blitz and 3 Things
This date in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, Ohio State beats Texas 14-7, recapping the rest of the week one slate- most notable Florida State's big win over Alabama.
Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News, joins the program to react to week one of the college football season. Which teams impressed and who should we be worried about? And what about Utah?
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News We owe you an apology Sucks to be YOU!
Andy Gresh filling in. | Gresh previews the week one college football schedule. | Bill Bender from The Sporting News joins Gresh to talk all things college football! | Gresh previews the NASCAR races this weekend. | Does Jerry Jones have the biggest ego ever in sports? |
Andy Gresh filling in. | The Sporting News' Bill Bender joins Gresh to talk about all things college football week one.
College Football's opening weekend
Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins Baskin and Phelps to preview Ohio State's week one game against the top ranked Texas Longhorns. He also breaks down Arch Manning and some other quarterbacks that Browns fans should look out for this year.
8/26/25: Sporting News' Bill Bender Talks Dave Portnoy Drama, Week 0 Reactions, Ohio State-Texas Showdown & So Much More!
Today in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, good news/bad news for the Sanders family, Aaron Rodgers could play beyond '25, CFB week zero recap and Jerry DePizzo (saxophonist/guitarist for O.A.R) jumped on to talk about the band and his time at Ohio State.
It's Week 0 and Matt is joined by Bill Bender of the Sporting News to preview the start of the college football season. Plus, Matt looks at teams tanking for Arch
The USMNT will play two friendlies in September against South Korea and Japan. We expect head coach Mauricio Pochettino to announce the roster next week. And on today's show, we're diving in with our predictions for who might make the squad.Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfireHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
Brad Evans & Ryan Horvat are joined by The Sporting News' Bill Bender and look ahead at this year's college football matchups! 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
This date in history, Bill Bender from the Sporting News, Michigan gets a slap on the wrist for cheating and the Big Ten wants a super expanded playoff.
Ryan Lavoie, Tom Peavy, and Jac Myrick talk with Bill Bender of the Sporting News, takeaways from Hugh Freeze's presser, and our Group of 5 Preview! Enjoy! Hour 1: 1:03 - Intro 5:12 - Cam Newton's number retired 13:27 - Interview w/Bill Bender 30:29 - Phone Calls Hour 2: 54:20 - Phone Call 1:00:6 - Birthdays in Sports 1:07:23 - Hugh Freeze's Presser Takeaways 1:32:04 - Phone Call Hour 3: 1:36:38 - Phone Call 1:47:15 - Group of 5 Preview 2:11:12 - Best & Worst of the Weekend
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Steven begins the last hour of the show talking regular guest Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News. Mike wrote an article on the Rashee Rice situation and talks about his view point on what's going on with the NFL and then discusses some other topics and get a few NCAA hoops questions in as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JR talks about the biggest headlines for NFL Preseason Week 2. | Bill Bender from the SportingNews joins JR to talk all things College Football and Michigan's punishment. | Jon Gruden wants to coach college football. |
Beam and Pat Murphy live from Yogi's! They'll discuss the latest happenings from OSU camp, and look at the current state of the Defensive Line. Plus, Bill Bender of the Sporting News drops by for a preview of the OSU season, and Adam Jardy is here to talk Buckeye hoops but really just Oasis!
SportingNews College Football Writer Bill Bender joins JR to talk about if Michigan's punishment was severe enough and everything else College Football!
The Chase HR 1 - Tennessee Fall Scrimmage 2 Even & Sporting News' Jarrett Bailey
In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about the Browns QB issues, Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins the show to chat College Football, and Backpage with Beau.
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on August 13, 2025. CBS Sports Preseason All American Matt Baiamonte, Studio Host for BYU Athletics Would You Rather? The hype surrounding BYU Basketball BYU defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa The Top 10: Most College Football National Championships Bill Bender, covers college football for Sporting News NFL Blitz: Browns QB Shedeur Sanders sits out with oblique injury Best and Worst of the Day
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Bill Bender, covers college football for Sporting News NFL Blitz: Browns QB Shedeur Sanders sits out with oblique injury Best and Worst of the Day
Since the 2025 season marks the beginning of another new era for college football, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News back on Mike Drop to discuss health of the sport and what the future may look like. They also talked Rich Rodriguez's return to West Virginia in the back half of the show.
Bill Bender, covers college football for Sporting News, joins the program to talk on the state of Big 12 Football, his take on the AP preseason top 25, and talks major storylines in college football.
It's time to preview the College Football season on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show recapping another disastrous New York baseball weekend (1:50) as the Mets and Yankees continue to spiral out of control. Mike is then joined by Bill Bender (@BillBender92) of The Sporting News to preview the 2025 college football season (7:13), which is set to kick off on August 23rd before Week 1 starts in full the following Thursday. Mike then praises NFL coaches for actually playing their stars in the preseason (26:30) in the Two Minute Drill.Check out Bill Bender's college football coverage for The Sporting News!Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
This Date in History, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, NFL preseason action, Chrs McNeil talking Shedeur Sanders & Cleveland Browns, and some old coaches wanna get back in the college game.
Austin Ward sat in for Tito this morning, as he and Bobby chatted with Bill Bender of the Sporting News, how many teams can make the CFP this season, a full breakdown of Ohio State's start to preseason camp and Matt Campbell inks an extension with Iowa State.
Happy Tuesday! RIP to Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg. Dillon Gaberial is getting first-team reps in Cleveland. Was drafting Sanders Jimmy Haslam's decision? Jack Sawyer had some comments on the Michigan Sign-Stealing investigation from the game in 2022. What deal would we present to Trey Hendrickson to re-sign with the Bengals and is Zac Taylor on the hot seat? Do we see Baker Mayfield in the top 10 of Quarterbacks in the NFL? We chat with Mike Renner of CBS Sports, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, and Jeff Lloyd of The Orange and Brown Report. And we do Buckeye Bulletin and Tell the Truth.
In this hour of Money Moves, hosts Stormy Buonantony and Ariel Epstein are joined by Jarrett Bailey, NFL Writer, Sporting News, as they break down the upcoming season for the NFL. Also in the show, it is time for another edition of "Call Me Crazy But...".
This date in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, Aaron Rodgers is taking the high road, fighting in NFL training camps and could Caleb Downs play both ways.
The SportingNews' Bill Bender talking college football More updates on the Boo Carter saga The Top 4 at 4:00
Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins the show to talk all things college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's show, we're looking ahead to the September friendlies and exploring what Poch might have in mind for the lineup. We'll also break down the latest transfer news involving U.S. internationals and highlight the player performances we'll be watching closely in the coming weeks.Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfireHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
Tim May sat in for Bobby this morning, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, recapping Saturday's Cardale Jones Charity Softball game, Tito thinks Curt Cignetti is a fraud and Scottie Scheffler wins The Open Championship.
7/16/25: Sporting News' Bill Bender Talks College Football Playoff Format Debate, Conference Media Days, National TV Deals & So Much More!
Sports Broadcaster and Author Warwick Hadfield joined Chris Taylor on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.
Today in History, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, Connor Stalions admits he's guilty (sort of), is Penn St a likeable program and what makes today's college athlete different.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-19:50) – Radio voice of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Taylor, joins Derek Schultz on Query & Company to share what he is hopeful about heading into training camp, admits that he really likes the depth in the corner back room, believes that the tight end position will get squeezed because of the depth in other position groups, and highlights the upcoming training camp schedule. (19:50-35:26) – Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News, Big Ten Network, and FOX Sports joins the program with Derek Schultz to explain why he is not on board with the NCAA expanding the tournament to whatever number they settle on, explains what he wants to see from IU in year number one with Darian DeVries, and provides one concern that he has about Purdue heading into a season where they might be the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament. (35:26-53:58) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Forbes Sports joins Derek Schultz on Query & Company to weigh in on what it appearing to be the truth on how Myles Turner’s free agency went, agrees with Derek that the Pacers probably still need to add a veteran point guard as an insurance policy, shares what he is going to really look out for during the Summer League from some of the players on the roster, and provides his take on what the Fever need to do in order to become more consistent from night to night.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-24:01) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Derek Schultz filling in for Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting the things that will be discussed throughout the course of the show. Derek shares some thoughts on the Myles Turner situation after playing what Rick Carlisle said on the Greenlight podcast yesterday. (24:01-45:16) – Radio voice of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Taylor, joins Derek Schultz on Query & Company to share what he is hopeful about heading into training camp, admits that he really likes the depth in the corner back room, believes that the tight end position will get squeezed because of the depth in other position groups, and highlights the upcoming training camp schedule. (45:16-48:40) – The first hour of the program concludes with Derek admitting a guilty pleasure and highlighting some of the top sports storylines. (48:40-1:06:00) – Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News, Big Ten Network, and FOX Sports joins the program with Derek Schultz to explain why he is not on board with the NCAA expanding the tournament to whatever number they settle on, explains what he wants to see from IU in year number one with Darian DeVries, and provides one concern that he has about Purdue heading into a season where they might be the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament. (1:06:00-1:19:27) – Following his conversation with Mike DeCourcy, Derek Schultz reacts to some of the things he said about NCAA Tournament expansion. Derek also provides his opinion on the situation, but also admits that if it does expand, then everyone will eventually embrace it and compliment the NCAA on letting more teams in. (1:19:27-1:29:22) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Derek and Eddie thanking the Indianapolis Fire Department and American Dairy Association for hand delivering ice cream sundaes to them in studio. Derek also shares his thoughts on the Pacers fans pleading for the team to tank with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season. (1:29:22-1:48:12) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Forbes Sports joins Derek Schultz on Query & Company to weigh in on what it appearing to be the truth on how Myles Turner’s free agency went, agrees with Derek that the Pacers probably still need to add a veteran point guard as an insurance policy, shares what he is going to really look out for during the Summer League from some of the players on the roster, and provides his take on what the Fever need to do in order to become more consistent from night to night. (1:48:12-2:02:40) – Derk follows his conversation with Tony East by discussing the Myles Turner free agency, his legacy with the Indiana Pacers, some of the comments that he saw on social media that had him laughing, and where the Pacers go from here. (2:02:40-2:13:21) – Today’s show closes out with Derek remembering Frank Layden and how he watched VHS tapes growing up as a kid. Plus, JMV joins the show to discuss what he’s got going on during his show and VHS tapes!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who's going to win the National Championship in college football this season?
In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and Dan Wiederer discussed the biggest storylines surrounding the Bears as the start of training camp looms in a couple weeks. Later, Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News joined the show to discuss Mexico beating Team USA to win the Gold Cup on Sunday evening.
This Date in History, Bill Bender of The Sporting News, ranking the worst CFB hires of the century- plus why some programs struggle to sustain success, promises to big-time HS recruits and What's Has Us Juiced to close the show!
SportingNews' Bill Bender joins the show to talk SEC Football, Heisman Trophy and MUCH MORE! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this hour of Cashing Out, host Greg Peterson recaps Monday's MLB action, as well as hitting on NBA Free Agency. Also, joining the show is Jarrett Bailey, Sporting News, to dive into NFL insights and analyze the upcoming football season.
We discussed the Lonzo-Ball-to-the-Cavs trade...Dave Parker's death...Tito's obsession with the word "mate"...and changing our oil. Our guests: Bill Bender of The Sporting News and Aaron Portzline of The Athletic
Bill Bender from The Sporting News joins Beau Bishop to preview the college football games to see in 2025. Hear from Tackle Dawand Jones and Beau and Gibbs take your questions in this week's episode of the mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.