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CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 26th Publish Date: December 26th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, December 26th and Happy Birthday to Lars Ulrich I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cherokee High School student places in statewide art contest Salleigh Grubbs appointed to State Election Board Georgia DOT suspends lane closures for the holidays Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on holiday foods We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: INGLES 8 STORY 1: Cherokee High School student places in statewide art contest Cherokee High senior Grace Dai just snagged second place in the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Art Contest, and her piece, “The Fall of the House of Chief Vann,” is heading to the Georgia State Capitol for the 2026 legislative session. Pretty cool, right? Dai’s no stranger to recognition—she’s been in the Governor’s Honors Program for Visual Arts, featured in the Atlanta High School Art Exhibit, and, oh yeah, she’s also a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Her art teacher, Morgan Clifton, must be beaming. Grace? She’s clearly on a roll, and it doesn’t look like she’s slowing down anytime soon. STORY 2: Salleigh Grubbs appointed to State Election Board Salleigh Grubbs, former Cobb GOP Chair, is stepping into a new role on the State Election Board. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appointed her to fill the seat left by Rick Jeffares, who stepped down last week. It’s a “recess appointment,” Grubbs explained, and she’s diving in right away. “I’m honored, humbled—really, all of it,” she said. “Fair elections have been my focus for years, and I’m ready to get to work.” A Marietta native, Grubbs led the Cobb GOP until earlier this year and now serves as the Georgia GOP’s first vice chair. “This is about transparency,” she added. STORY 3: Georgia DOT suspends lane closures for the holidays  With the holidays here, the Georgia DOT is giving drivers a little gift: no lane closures on interstates, major routes, or roads near shopping hotspots. From Dec. 23 at 6 a.m. to Dec. 28 at 10 p.m., and again from Dec. 31 at 5 a.m. to Jan. 2 at 5 a.m., you’ll get a break from the cones. But don’t get too comfy—crews might still be working nearby, and emergencies? Yeah, those closures can still happen. Stay sharp, watch for signs, and check the 511GA app for updates. Safe travels, y’all. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 9 STORY 4: High-Scoring Georgia Men's Basketball Continues Non-Conference Roll With SEC play looming, Georgia’s men’s basketball team has plenty to feel good about. Monday night, they steamrolled West Georgia 103-74, improving to 11-1 and keeping their spotless 35-0 home non-conference record under coach Mike White intact. Blue Cain and Jeremiah Wilkinson were on fire, combining for 39 points. Cain dropped 20 on 9-of-13 shooting, adding four assists and three steals. “They told me about the 100-point record after the game,” Cain said. “It’s cool, but we’re just focused on playing the right way.” Somto Cyril? A beast. Fifteen points, 15 boards, four blocks. SEC, here they come. FALCONS: Bijan Robinson was electric, C.J. Henderson clutch, and the Falcons? They held on—barely. Atlanta edged Arizona 26-19 on Sunday, thanks to Henderson’s diving interception with 90 seconds left, slamming the door on the Cardinals’ final drive. Robinson? Unreal. 171 total yards, a touchdown grab, and a spot in Falcons history—just the third player to hit 2,000 scrimmage yards in a season. Not bad company: Jamal Anderson, William Andrews. Arizona? Another heartbreak. Seven straight losses, 12 of their last 13. Brissett’s 203 yards weren’t enough, and a wild Michael Wilson TD catch wasn’t either. Atlanta’s still alive. Barely. I’m Keith Ippolito and this is your tribune ledger sports minute. STORY 5: Incoming Mayor Dennis Nelson shares goals for Ball Ground  Dennis Nelson has big plans for Ball Ground. The incoming mayor, set to be sworn in Jan. 15, wants to turn Ball Ground Highway into a bustling commercial corridor and add a new park—maybe even the city’s first dog park. “Right now, it’s just an empty stretch,” he said. “People want to stay local, not drive miles for dinner or shopping.” Nelson’s also focused on the truck bypass project, aiming to keep heavy traffic out of downtown. “Everyone’s tired of the trucks,” he said. A Ball Ground resident since 2018, Nelson’s roots run deep—his great-great-grandfather helped settle the nearby city of Nelson. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on holiday foods Commercial: We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: INGLES 10   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Sunday's results, talks to Paul Fritschner of the Rebound Rundown Podcast about the Big East landscape, Cincinnati's woes, & the early surprises of the season, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Monday college basketball game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights Podcast Highlights 2:37-Recap of Sunday's results18:25-Interview With Paul Fritschner38:13-Start of picks Sacred Heart vs Towson38:13-Picks & analysis for Seattle vs UT San Antonio40:36-Picks & analysis for SIU Edwardsville vs Western Illinois43:31-Picks & analysis for Tulsa vs Denver46:10-Picks & analysis for Portland vs UC Santa Barbara48:38-Picks & analysis for Siena vs Indiana51:13-Picks & analysis for Princeton vs Temple53:56-Picks & analysis for Rider vs VCU56:14-Picks & analysis for Eastern Michigan vs Wright St58:35-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs St. Joseph's1:01:07-Picks & analysis for Canisius vs Duquesne1:03:59-Picks & analysis for Northeastern vs Rhode Island1:06:41-Picks & analysis for Illinois vs Missouri1:09:16-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Wisconsin1:11:32-Picks & analysis for IU Indy vs Grand Canyon1:13:41-Picks & analysis for Davidson vs Kansas1:16:08-Picks & analysis for Utah Tech vs Creighton1:18:25-Picks & analysis for UT Arlington vs Oral Roberts1:20:34-Picks & analysis for East Carolina vs North Carolina1:23:02-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs BYU1:25:14-Picks & analysis for Northern Iowa vs St. Mary's1:27:57-Picks & analysis for Sacramento St vs CS Northridge1:30:33-Picks & analysis for San Diego St vs Washington1:32:55-Picks & analysis for North Dakota St vs UTEP1:36:04-Picks & analysis for UC Irvine vs Norfolk St1:38:59-Start of extra games New Haven vs Fordham1:40:58-Picks & analysis for NJIT vs Butler1:43:22-Picks & analysis for West Georgia vs Georgia1:45:31-Picks & analysis for South Carolina St vs South Carolina1:48:32-Picks & analysis for Abilene Christian vs Texas Southern1:50:49-Picks & analysis for American vs Virginia1:52:58-Picks & analysis for Coppin State vs Georgetown1:55:06-Picks & analysis for Prairie View vs LSU1:57:27-Picks & analysis for Fairleigh Dickinson vs Boston College1:59:37-Picks & analysis for Stonehill vs Syracuse2:02:20-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville vs Florida St2:04:52-Picks & analysis for Mississippi Valley St vs West Virginia2:07:16-Picks & analysis for Bryantt vs High Point2:09:36-Picks & analysis for Alabama St vs Memphis2:11:59-Picks & analysis for Maryland Eastern Shore vs Texas2:14:39-Picks & analysis for Bethune Cookman vs Arizona2:16:40-Picks & analysis for Stetson vs Oklahoma Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can the American Revolution be understood as a global war? How were the war's effects felt at home and abroad? In this virtual interview conversation with John Ferling*, author of Shots Heard Round the World: America, Britain, and Europe in the Revolutionary War., we discuss the subjects of Ferling's most recent book and the broader scope of the Revolutionary War, followed by an audience Q&A. Following a 40-year teaching career, John Ferling retired from teaching and is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of West Georgia. He wrote and published throughout his career and is the author of 16 books, mostly dealing with the American Revolution and the War of Independence. This talk was recorded as part of Fraunces Tavern Museum's Evening Lecture series on Monday, December 8, 2025. *The views of the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. or its Fraunces Tavern® Museum.

Top Stories for December 2nd Publish Date: December 2nd PRE-ROLL: BUFORD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, December 2nd and Happy Birthday to Nelly Furtado I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Coca-Cola Caravan coming to Lanier Islands Resort Suwanee’s new ‘Bookshelf’: A mural that lets you judge a wall by its cover Gwinnett native Brandon Brigman changes life through CrossFit All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia - Downtown Lawrenceville Holiday STORY 1: Coca-Cola Caravan coming to Lanier Islands Resort The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is rolling back into Lanier Islands Resort on Saturday, Dec. 13, lighting up the night alongside the resort’s Magical Nights of Lights. Picture it: a glowing 18-wheeler, mile after mile of twinkling displays, and all the holiday vibes you can handle. From 5 to 8:30 p.m., the Caravan will park outside Game Changer, where you can snap pics with Santa, sample new Coke flavors, and browse holiday merch. Beyond the Caravan, there’s Game Changer—an indoor playground with arcade games, axe throwing, and festive cocktails—and License to Chill Snow Island, featuring snow tubing, skating, and carnival rides. Magical Nights of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 4, with carload pricing starting at $35. Discounts are available for military, first responders, educators, and toy or food donors on select nights. For details, call 770-945-8787. STORY 2: Suwanee’s new ‘Bookshelf’: A mural that lets you judge a wall by its cover A bold new mural now greets visitors at Suwanee’s Town Center on Main, and it’s a stunner. Titled “Bookshelf,” the piece was created by renowned artist Pat Perry, whose jaw-dropping, photorealistic murals have popped up all over the globe. Back in early 2025, Suwanee put out a call for artists, and nearly 90 submissions poured in. Perry’s work stood out—his knack for blending realism with thoughtful, site-specific designs won over the Suwanee Public Arts Commission (with a little help from the Gwinnett Creativity Fund). Over two and a half weeks, Perry turned the walls outside the Suwanee branch of the Gwinnett Public Library into a vibrant tribute to storytelling. The mural’s placement—right by the pedestrian bridge—was no accident. It ties together the library, the park, and the new Town Center on Main. But here’s the cool part: “Bookshelf” isn’t just a mural. It’s a puzzle for book lovers. Perry didn’t paint books or readers; instead, he filled the piece with objects that hint at famous works of literature. A pearl for Steinbeck’s The Pearl. Chewing gum for To Kill a Mockingbird. Matches for McCarthy’s The Road. Over 20 literary Easter eggs are hidden in the mural, waiting for sharp-eyed readers to uncover them. It’s not just art—it’s a celebration of imagination, curiosity, and the stories that shape us. STORY 3: Gwinnett native Brandon Brigman changes life through CrossFit For Brandon Brigman, CrossFit isn’t just a workout—it’s his whole world. It’s where he transformed his body, met his wife, and found his calling. Back in 2010, Brandon, a former 270-pound offensive lineman from West Georgia, stumbled into NoExcuses CrossFit in Suwanee. He was bored of treadmills and marathon training, so he gave CrossFit a shot. Ten minutes into his first workout, he was wrecked. “I thought I was in shape—I’d just run a marathon. Nope.” Fast forward: he became a trainer, then the gym’s general manager, and in 2018, he bought the place. Now, NoExcuses is thriving, with 100 members, six employees, and a whole lot of heart. “It’s not just fitness,” Brandon says. “It’s accountability, community, and people who actually care if you show up.” We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets - Sugar Hill Holiday STORY 4: McClure High senior earns statewide recognition for leadership Jasmine Osorio-Antonio is already making waves—and she’s just getting started. A senior at McClure Health Science High in Duluth, Jasmine juggles more than most adults. Coding Club founder? Check. DECA leader? Yep. Junior Achievement honoree? Absolutely. In October, she was named one of Junior Achievement of Georgia’s Nineteen Under Nineteen, a recognition for students who are shaking things up with leadership and innovation. Her résumé is stacked: Horatio Alger Scholar, Alexander Hamilton Scholar, NCWIT Honorable Mention, and finalist in the Girls Who Code AI + Sustainability Challenge. Oh, and she’s in the top 10% of her class. But Jasmine’s not just about accolades. She’s hands-on. Her Coding Club, which she started with a teacher, gives students real-world experience—projects they can actually show off. And somehow, she still finds time to work three jobs: as a “FANgineer” at Georgia Tech games, a parking lot ambassador near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and helping with her mom’s cleaning business. Her future? Computer science and business. STORY 5: Strickland says Georgia’s future ‘on the line’ in attorney general race State Sen. Brian Strickland is running for Georgia attorney general, and he’s got a lot to say about why. “I want my boys to grow up in the same Georgia I did,” he said. “We’ve got a good thing going here, but it’s a pivotal time. The wrong person in this seat could change everything.” Strickland, who’s been in the General Assembly since 2012, has a packed résumé: chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, former floor leader for two governors, and now a candidate to replace Chris Carr. His campaign? Focused on public safety, defending state laws, and tackling new threats like AI-driven crime. But it’s not all politics. Strickland’s a dad of two young boys, one of whom is autistic. He wears a faded autism awareness bracelet daily, a reminder of the work still needed. His campaign is grounded in what he calls “common sense” values: supporting law enforcement, protecting families, and ensuring Georgia stays a place people want to call home. We’ll be right back. Break 3: Sugar Hill Ice Skating Rink STORY 6: GCPS sets new calendars, but religious holiday debate lingers Gwinnett County Public Schools just rolled out its calendars for the next two school years, and, well, not everyone’s thrilled. Board member Tarece Johnson-Morgan called it “disappointing” and “non-inclusive,” pointing out that the calendar still leans heavily on Christian holidays while leaving out major ones from other faiths, like Ramadan or Rosh Hashanah. The district says they surveyed families, and most prioritized longer breaks and fewer digital learning days over adding religious holidays. But Johnson-Morgan argues there’s room for a “Yes/And” approach—keeping the current structure while recognizing key non-Christian holidays. It’s a debate that’s not going away anytime soon in one of the nation’s most diverse districts. STORY 7: Gwinnett schools preparing to adopt cell phone ban policy Gwinnett parents, it’s time to weigh in: should cell phones be banned in schools? The school board is considering a new policy—Policy JCDAF—that would ban personal devices like phones, smartwatches, and tablets starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Exceptions? Only for students with medical or learning plans. This isn’t just a local idea. It’s tied to Georgia’s new Distraction-Free Education Act, which requires elementary and middle schools to ban phones by 2026. Gwinnett’s proposal goes further, extending restrictions to high schools. For younger students, the ban would last all day—class, recess, assemblies, everything. High schoolers? They’d get a little more freedom, with phones allowed during lunch. The district says the goal is to cut distractions and reduce bullying, citing studies showing phone bans can lower bullying by nearly 45%. Parents, students, and staff can share their thoughts by emailing myschoolboard@gcpsk12.org. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: GCPS Hiring Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Sunday's results, talks to Rob Donaldson of Underdog Fantasy about the start to the season the Big Ten has had, gauging conference play in December, & overeactions we may get from last week's feast week results, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Monday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:48-Recap of Sunday's results12:28-Interview with Rob Donaldson33:15-Start of picks Temple vs Villanova35:52-Picks & analysis for Tarleton vs Cincinnati38:11-Picks & analysis for Iona vs Delaware40:44-Picks & analysis for UAB vs Middle Tennessee43:23-Picks & analysis for Bowling Green vs Kansas St45:52-Picks & analysis for Cal Baptist vs Colorado48:23-Picks & analysis for Portland vs Stanford51:08-Start of extra games South Carolina St vs Chicago St53:19-Picks & analysis for McNeese vs Incarnate Word55:40-Picks & analysis for North Alabama vs Jacksonville St57:59-Picks & analysis for West Georgia vs Troy1:00:27-Picks & analysis for St. Francis PA vs Xavier Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Saturday's results, talks to Mid Major Matt Josephs of ESPN Radio in Richmond about how the sample size we currently have can lend value, how he gauges tournament & neutral court games, & looks at Sunday's matchups, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Sunday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:35-Recap of Saturday's results15:45-Interview with Mid Major Matt Josephs35:27-Start of picks Northern Colorado vs CS Fullerton37:36-Picks & analysis for Robert Morris vs Monmouth40:18-Picks & analysis for Old Dominion vs Drexel42:32-Picks & analysis for Virginia vs Butler44:57-Picks & analysis for Delaware vs Southern Illinois47:33-Picks & analysis for Mt. St. Mary's vs Western Michigan50:37-Picks & analysis for St. Thomas vs Portland53:32-Picks & analysis for UL Monore vs East Tennessee56:21-Picks & analysis for Quinnipiac vs Pittsburgh59:01-Picks & analysis for South Carolina vs Northwestern1:01:41-Picks & analysis for IU Indy vs Air Force1:04:29-Picks & analysis for Youngstown St vs NC Greensboro1:07:21-Picks & analysis for Detroit vs DePaul1:10:07-Picks & analysis for North Dakota vs Western Illinois1:12:53-Picks & analysis for Middle Tennessee vs Murray St1:15:53-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs Illinois St1:18:29-Picks & analysis for Clemson vs Georgia1:21:06-Picks & analysis for West Virginia vs Xavier1:23:39-Picks & analysis for Yale vs Charleston1:25:54-Picks & analysis for Akron vs Evansville1:28:14-Picks & analysis for Tulane vs Boston College1:30:48-Picks & analysis for Utah St vs Davidson1:33:43-Start of extra games Alabama St vs SIU Edwardsville1:36:06-Picks & analysis for Binghamton vs Canius1:38:24-Picks & analysis for Arkansas Pine Bluff vs Miami OH1:40:26-Picks & analysis for Delaware St vs Miami1:42:50-Picks & analysis for Brown vs Maine1:45:35-Picks & analysis for Longwood vs Columbia1:48:13-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs Central Arkansas1:50:41-Picks & analysis for South Carolina St vs South Dakota1:52:42-Picks & analysis for West Georgia vs Georgia Tech1:54:58-Picks & analysis for Alcorn St vs Oklahoma1:56:53-Picks & analysis for Howard vs Duke1:59:00-Picks & analysis for Lamar vs Montana2:01:14-Picks & analysis for Norfolk St vs Wyoming2:03:29-Picks & analysis for McNeese vs George Washington2:06:13-Picks & analysis for Queens NC vs Fuman2:08:37-Picks & analysis for Bryant vs Connecticut2:11:06-Picks & analysis for Mercyhurst vs Marshall2:13:07-Picks & analysis for Winthrop vs Jackson St2:15:46-Picks & analysis for Prairie View vs North Florida2:18:18-Picks & analysis for UT Martin vs Southern Miss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I have been providing a weekly ranking of my Top 25 NCAA Division I FCS small college football teams every week since early October.  Below are the SwampSwamiSports.com rankings (expanded to show some additional teams this week) through the week ending November 15, 2025: This is my first season covering the FCS group.  I am using the same guidelines which have served me well in determining a weekly Top 25 ranking list for the major college FBS football teams over the past seven years. There are only a few major media services which provide significant weekly coverage of the FCS smaller college football teams.  My weekly rankings (click here for my FCS methodology) give you the chance to compare my top teams  vs. the long-time American Football Coaches Association FCS Poll.   The website for the Coaches Poll indicated that 26 FCS Board of Coaches determine their weekly Top 25 rankings for the smaller division teams. This week, we agree on 17 teams in our Top 25 rankings Below are the eight teams in my latest poll which were left out of the Coaches’ Top 25: #8 – 9-2 Presbyterian College (Pioneer Football League) #14 – 8-2 Alabama State (SWAC)* #16 – 7-2 Dartmouth (Ivy League) #18 – 8-3 Sacred Heart (Independent) #21 – 8-3 UT-Rio Grande Valley (Southland) #23 – 8-3 Delaware State (MEAC)* #24 – 8-3 South Carolina State (MEAC)* #25 – 8-3 Prairie View A&M (SWAC)* Here are the eight teams in the Coaches’ Top 25 which differ from my rankings: #14 – 7-4 UC-Davis (Big Sky) #16 – 7-4 North Dakota (Missouri Valley) #17 – 7-4 Youngstown State (Missouri Valley) #18 – 7-4 Abilene Christian (United Athletic Conference) #21 – 8-4 South Dakota Coyotes (Missouri Valley) #23 – 8-3 West Georgia Wolves (United Athletic Conference) #24 – 8-3 Lafayette Leopards (Coastal Athletics Association) *Denotes teams/conferences which will not compete in the FCS playoffs.  Instead, the MEAC and SWAC winners will play each other in the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta. Who should be included in the 24-team FCS Playoff field? There is (of course) a national committee which will determine the 24 teams to be included in this year’s FCS playoffs.  The 2025 FCS Playoff Committee is comprised of one athletic director from each of the 11 FCS conferences which are participating in the playoff field.  This will be the first year for the Ivy League to send one or more representatives into the field. As previously noted, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) send their conference champions to compete in the Celebration Bowl for the HBCU title on December 13.  The MEAC and SWAC do not have a voting representative determining the 24 teams heading into the FCS playoffs beginning on November 29.    Each of this year’s 11 participating conferences will send their league champion team to the FCS playoffs.  The other 13 teams are considered “At-large” and will be determined by the selection committee on Sunday, November 23. First, let’s predict the 11 Conference Champions.  “Come on down!” All rankings shown are from the SwampSwamiSports.com FCS Top 25 published on Monday, November 17, 2025: Missouri Valley – #2 North Dakota State Bison (11-0) – clinched last week Southern (So-Con) – #7 Mercer Bears (10-1) – clinched last week Southland – #11 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (9-2) – clinched last week Here are my predictions for the other eight conference champions receiving automatic bids: Big Sky Conference – #3 Montana Grizzlies (11-0) Coastal Athletic Association – #10 Rhode Island Rams (9-2) Ivy League – #4 Harvard (9-0) Northeast Conference– #36 Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (7-4) Ohio Valley/Big South Alliance – #6 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (10-1) Patriot League – #1 Lehigh Mountain Hawks (11-0) Pioneer Football League – #28 Drake Bulldogs (7-3) United Athletic Conference – #31 Abilene Christian (7-4) Who should receive the other 13 “at-large” bids?  My personal belief is that the remaining 13 teams should be determined based on their performance on the field this season.  Wins and losses matter.  For example, a 9-2 team from Conference A has clearly sustained more on-field success than a 7-4 squad from Conference B. Determining the relative strength of schedule between teams at this level is even harder than evaluating the major college FBS teams.  Most fans are able to see the top major college teams on television several times during the football season. Let’s stick with my ranking system to select the following 13 teams to receive an At-Large invitation into Sunday’s FCS selection show (11AM CST on ESPNU): Tarleton State Texans (UAC – #5 ranking) – The 10-1 Texans won their first nine games of the year before losing 27-24 at Abilene Christian.  The Texans opened the season with an impressive 30-27 road win against 5-4 FBS member Army. Presbyterian Blue Hose (Pioneer and #8 ranking) – Presbyterian (9-2) plays in what is considered to be a relatively weak football conference.  However, the Blue Hose went to Macon, Georgia and gave the 10-1 Mercer Bears (champions of the So-Con) their only loss in 2025.  That’s good enough to justify a spot in my playoff field! Monmouth Hawks (CAA and #9 ranking) – The 9-2 Hawks lost one of their two games on the road at FBS member UNC-Charlotte 26-20.  When compared against fellow CAA member 8-2 Villanova, Monmouth wins my tiebreaker by virtue of their 51-33 drubbing of Villanova on September 20. Montana State Bobcats (Big Sky and #12 ranking) – Montana State is 9-2 heading into this weekend’s game with unbeaten Montana (11-0).  The Bobcats blew-out 7-3 UC-Davis 38-17 two weeks ago and receive my vote. Villanova Wildcats (CAA and #15 ranking) – Villanova (8-2) is red hot right now.  The Wildcats have won seven straight games heading into this weekend’s season finale against a very tough 8-3 Sacred Heart team.  Villanova’s only losses are to FBS member Penn State and at 9-2 Monmouth earlier this season. Dartmouth Big Green (Ivy League and #16 ranking) – Dartmouth is 7-2 with its only losses coming at 9-0 Harvard and 5-4 Penn.  If the FCS committee needs to be reminded, Dartmouth beat 7-2 Yale 17-16 earlier this season.  I expect Yale to lose at Harvard on Saturday.  If I’m wrong (it happens), then Yale should make the field, too. Sacred Heart Pioneers (Independent and #18 ranking) – The 8-3 Pioneers have played a fairly tough schedule.  Their three losses have come at 11-0 Lehigh (28-10), at 7-4 Central Connecticut State (42-35) and at 11-0 Montana (43-21).  Saturday’s season finale is at 8-2 Villanova. Another loss could knock Sacred Heart out of the playoffs, but their losses have come against likely FCS Playoff teams. Lamar Cardinals (Southland and #19 ranking) – Lamar (8-3) ran off seven straight wins earlier this season.  The Cardinals from Beaumont lost on Saturday at Southland Conference champion Stephen F. Austin 26-15 but hold my tiebreaker with wins over 8-3 Southeastern Louisiana and 8-3 UT- Rio Grande Valley. Southeastern Louisiana Lions (Southland and #20 ranking) – The 8-3 Lions lost two of their games on the road at FBS members Louisiana Tech and LSU.  The other loss came in a 14-12 thriller at 8-3 Lamar.  Southeastern has one of the top defenses in the FCS this year and has allowed less than 12 points per game to non-FBS opponents.  They are definitely in my 2025 playoff field! UT – Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (Southland and #21 ranking) – In case you are counting, this would be the fourth Southland Conference team in the FCS playoffs.  This is UTRGV’s first full season in the FCS, so I fully expect the playoff committee to shun them.  Not me.  The Vaqueros’ only three losses came on the road against playoff-bound Stephen F. Austin, Lamar, and Southeastern Louisiana. Illinois State Redbirds (Missouri Valley and #22 ranking) – Illinois State (8-3) lost its opener at FBS #8 ranked Oklahoma.  The Redbirds’ other two losses came – at home – to 11-0 North Dakota State (33-16) and 7-4 Youngstown State (40-35).  Illinois State is on a four game winning streak heading into Saturday’s home finale against 6-5 rival Southern Illinois.  They must beat the Salukis to get into the playoffs. Lafayette Leopards (Patriot and #26 ranking) – The 8-3 Leopards are playing at home Saturday in “The Rivalry” game against the 11-0 Lehigh Mountain Hawks.  If Lafayette wins, they’re in the playoffs as Patriot League champs and Lehigh will still receive an at-large bid. Should Lafayette lose on Saturday, they are at risk of being left out of the playoff field.  The Leopards’ “best win” came over 6-5 Richmond 35-28.  Another four-loss team with a better resume is likely receive this spot. West Georgia Wolves (UAC and #27 ranking) – West Georgia (8-3) has been omitted from my FCS Top 25 most of this season for good reason. The Wolves have swept teams with lousy records but lost all three games to tougher competition.  West Georgia (located in Carrollton or about 45 miles west of Atlanta) lost games at 7-4 Austin Peay, at home to 7-4 Abilene Christian, and at 10-1 Tarleton State. The Wolves’ weak non-conference schedule may be a hard sell to the FCS playoff committee. Let’s include two “stand-by” teams with the best chance to shout “Pick me!” to the FCS playoff committee: UC Davis Aggies (Big Sky and #29 ranking) – UC-Davis (7-3) had its season opener at So-Con champion Mercer canceled due to possible tropical storm conditions in Georgia.  The Aggies have one less victory than other competitors affected my rankings (eight wins beats seven in the SwampSwamiSports.com rankings).  Having only three losses, though, helped to elevate UC-Davis over the 18 FCS teams which have four defeats through last weekend’s games.  The UC Davis Aggies must beat conference rival Sacramento State (7-4) on Saturday to have a chance at securing a playoff spot. South Dakota Coyotes (Missouri Valley and #30 ranking) – The 8-4 Coyotes concluded their season last week on November 15.  South Dakota lost a “money game” at FBS opponent Iowa State to start the season.  They dropped to 0-2 after losing another road game at 8-3 Lamar (20-13).  The Coyotes can point to a win over likely Pioneer Conference champ 7-3 Drake (42-21) and a pair of 7-4 MVC foes in South Dakota State and North Dakota. Best of luck to all of the FCS teams this weekend!  Happy Thanksgiving!  The post Predicting all 24 FCS Playoff Teams! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Tonight's guest, Jonny, lives in West Georgia and had his first Sasquatch experience in 2017 or 2018. Back then, he had no interest in the Sasquatch phenomenon. After having multiple Sasquatch-related sightings and experiences, however, he now investigates them, in the field, and hosts a Sasquatch-themed podcast. His early experiences involved strange things happening around his rural property. Later, that progressed to Jonny having 3 sightings and multiple experiences with them. We hope you'll tune in and listen to him share some of his experiences with you, on tonight's show.If you'd like to check out Jonny's podcast, called “Sasquatch Unredacted,” please visit…https://www.youtube.com/@SasquatchUN-RedactedJonny has a YouTube channel where he covers everything he's ever collected and/or experienced, with regards to Sasquatch. His channel is The Sasquatch Encounter Brigade YouTube Channel. We hope you'll check it out... https://youtube.com/@thesasquatchencounterbriga5475?si=aQzIlhW0SXkRGvpVIf you'd like to check out the Sasquatch Encounter Brigade Facebook Page, please visit…https://www.facebook.com/groups/731506984178209/If you've had a Bigfoot sighting and would like to be a guest, on the show, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com and let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Premium memberships are now available! If you'd like to be able to listen to the show without ads and have full access to premium content, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com to find out how to become a premium member.If you'd like to help support the show by buying your own My Bigfoot Sighting T-shirt, sweatshirt, or tank top, please visit the My Bigfoot Sighting Show Store Page, by going to...https://dogman-encounters.myshopify.com/collections/mens-my-bigfoot-sighting-collectionShow's theme song, "Banjo Music," courtesy Nathan BrumleyI produce 4 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 4 channels on the Spreaker App...Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio… https://www.spreaker.com/show/bigfoot-eyewitness-radio_1 Dogman Encounters…  https://www.spreaker.com/show/dogman-encounters-radio_2 Dogman Tales…  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134My Paranormal Experience…  https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks for listening!

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Sunday's results, talks to Rob Donaldson of Underdog Fantasy about the high scoring games we are seeing to start the season, why he's banking on teams the look competitive in straight up losses for value & Monday's games, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Monday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:56-Recap of Sunday's results15:06-Interview with Rob Donaldson35:32-Start of picks St. Joseph's vs Pennsylvania38:29-Picks & analysis for Drake vs Charleston41:04-Picks & analysis for Oakland vs Central Florida44:17-Picks & analysis for VCU vs NC State46:55-Picks & analysis for Southern Illinois vs North Dakota St49;22-Picks & analysis for Tulsa vs Kansas St51:26-Picks & analysis for SIU Edwardsville vs Wisconsin53:38-Picks & analysis for Rice vs Tennessee55:45-Picks & analysis for Georgia St vs Arizona St58:21-Picks & analysis for Southern Utah vs Gonzaga1:01:06-Picks & analysis for Loyola Marymount vs UC Santa Barbara1:03:46-Picks & analysis for Oregon St vs Oregon1:07:05-Picks & analysis for CS Bakersfield vs Portland St1:09:49-Start of Extra Games Florida A&M vs Georgia1:12:29-Picks & analysis for West Georgia vs Tennessee Tech1:15:05-Picks & analysis for Colgate vs Siena1:18:15-Picks & analysis for Niagara vs Le Moyne1:20:43-Picks & analysis for Buckell vs Pittsburgh1:23:22-Picks & analysis for Lafayette vs West Virginia1:26:11-Picks & analysis for Canisius vs High Point1:29:02-Picks & analysis for Lamar vs UL Monroe1:31:52-Picks & analysis for Stonehill vs Iowa St1:34:44-Picks & analysis for Prairie View vs Missouri1:37:13-Picks & analysis for North Alabama vs Clemson1:39:49-Picks & analysis for Alabama St vs Colorado Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series, all commercial free for Pragertopia members. On Today’s Show: Dennis talks to John Ferling, professor emeritus of history at the University of West Georgia. His new book is Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Sunday's results, talks to Rocco Miller of Bracketeer.org about the standout performances in the first week, high major teams running up the score for their NET Rankings, & teams to watch this week, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Monday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:50-Recap of Sunday's results16:22-Interview with Rocco Miller41:58-Start of picks Columbia vs Connecticut44:12-Picks & analysis for Fairfield vs Seton Hall46:50-Picks & analysis for UNC Wilmington vs Kent St49:43-Picks & analysis for Eastern Michigan vs Pittsburgh52:32-Picks & analysis for Indiana St vs SIU Edwardsville55:20-Picks & analysis for Iowa St vs Mississippi St57:41-Picks & analysis for Lindenwood vs St. Louis1:00:02-Picks & analysis for Little Rock vs UW Milwaukee1:03:12-Picks & analysis for Santa Clara vs Xavier1:06:17-Picks & analysis for Cleveland St vs Northwestern1:08:54-Picks & analysis for Northern Illinois vs Grand Canyon1:11:43-Picks & analysis for St. Thomas vs Washington St1:14:44-Picks & analysis for CS Fullerton vs California1:17:05-Start of Extra Games New Haven vs UMass Lowell1:19:10-Picks & analysis for Maine vs Rutgers1:21:32-Picks & analysis for Delaware St vs Niagara1:23:57-Picks & analysis for Presbyterian vs Georgia St1:27:13-Picks & analysis for Stetson vs Miami1:29:38-Picks & analysis for South Carolina St vs No Carolina A&T1:32:13-Picks & analysis for Western Kentucky vs Eastern Kentucky1:34:52-Picks & analysis for Charleston So vs The Citadel1:37:09-Picks & analysis for New Orleans vs LSU1:39:41-Picks & analysis for Lamar vs TCU1:41:58-Picks & analysis for Holy Cross vs Utah1:44:18-Picks & analysis for SE Louisiana vs Georgia Tech1:46:53-Picks & analysis for West Georgia vs UCLA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We demand answers on where Robin's new intro is, recap Nebrasketball's opening win over West Georgia, which players were good, and which players were merely gooooood, the defense for Hoiberg's squad, and more.

The Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Podcast looks at Nebraska's offensive tackle spot heading into the matchup with UCLA and how injuries might affect the Husker offense. The guys also discuss Nebraska basketball's season-opening with over West Georgia. 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

Jake was at the game…it was a fun preseason for Nebraska with wins over BYU and Midland…did they keep the offense rolling? Nebraska attempted 36 3-pointers vs. BYU and 44 3-pointers vs. Midland…what was the number last night?  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OSN's full broadcast of Oregon women's basketball's 100-59 win over West Georgia.Timestamps are approximate based on podcast player ads.TIP OFF/FIRST QUARTER 35:0036:20 - OR 4-2 Rambus steal Fiso layup36:55 - OR 6-2 Bell steal and layupSECOND QUARTER 54:4557:20 - OR 29-10 Fiso steal Bell 31:00:50 - OR 32-13 Jacobs 3 Fiso assist1:02:25 - OR 39-13 Jacobs back to back 3s1:08:40 - OR 48-13 Bell rainbow 3THIRD QUARTER 1:26:301:31:40 - OR 55-20 Cain 31:32:00 - OR 57-20 Williams steal and layup1:36:00 - Mevius at the buzzerFOURTH QUARTER 1:48:001:59:00 - OR 82-37 Barhoum 32:06:00 - OR 90-51 Tilliander jumper2:11:00 - OR 100-56 Muhammad reverse layup2:11:00 - FINAL CALLPOSTGAME2:14:00 - Jodie Berry postgame interview2:18:00 Mevius postgame interviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nebrasketball begins their season tonight at home vs. West Georgia…7pm on B1G Network Plus Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Oregon Women's Basketball season opener is tonight at Matthew Knight Arena against West Georgia (6pm, B1G+). Plus, a full Oregon Men's Basketball season preview and more. Duck Insider presented by OnPoint Community Credit Union is live from the Country Financial Studio every weekday from 1-2pm. #GoDucks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.