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The time has come!The Hilltoppers are returning to the Big Dance for the 7th straight year. In what could be the final episode of the 2025 Tops Live Volleyball Podcasting season, broadcaster Reily Chestnut wonders what is going through Head Coach Travis Hudson's mind as the Tops make their 18th trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Tops sit in the same subregional as three other opponents from the regular season. How does that familiarity help WKU prepare for their first-round collision with Marquette's Golden Eagles? Find out the answer and a whole lot more on this episode of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on Jax State's thriller of a win over WKU, give some shoutouts to the conference's seven bowl-eligible schools, and preview our title defense game and rematch against Kennesaw State and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

In this week's episode of SOTG, we recap Jax State's first conference loss of the season to FIU, talk C-USA Championship game scenarios and implications, look ahead to the regular season finale against WKU, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

This week on JMO, the boys suffer through an LSU performance so sluggish you'd think the offense was running through quicksand, blindfolded, & in slow motion. If you watched it, you deserve a medal. But somehow, Josh & Joe uncover actual positives and bottle them up like rare optimism — proof that the future might not be doom and gloom after all.Breaking: The Lane Train roars back into the conversation like it owns the tracks. Where is it headed now? Coaching destiny? Disaster? Both? The boys start mapping out the route like conspiracy theorists with red string. Meanwhile, Joe may have cracked Florida's coaching code — and if he's right, Gators fans might owe him royalties.And just when Dan Lanning called this week's CFB slate boring, college football said hold my beer. Upsets broke loose, nostalgia hit like Big 12 football circa 2010, and chaos reigned beautifully.If LSU caused emotional pain, the Saints game straight-up waterboarded the fanbase.LSU vs. WKU suddenly looked like the Rose Bowl compared to that Saints-Dirty Birds disaster. The boys dig through the ashes attempting to find something — anything — positive, while simultaneously unloading trauma that probably belongs in therapy and not on a podcast (but hey, content is content).They diagnose Eagles fans mid-breakdown, defend why Jameis deserved to walk away a winner, and watch the Colts shock us… right up until they remembered they're playing the Chiefs and sabotaged themselves accordingly.This episode has it all — pain, hope, delusion, chaos football, and emotional damage served fresh.0:00 intro/weekend update5:10 lsu vs western Kentucky recap15:40 lane kiffin coaching decision27:35 college football recap50:25 college football picks59:15 nfl recap1:14:45 nfl picks

Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner guide you through the coming Rivalry Week in college football, going through dozens of games with 1) playoff stakes, 2) conference championship stakes, and 3) none of those stakes at all, because many of these week's games don't need them to be fascinating. Among the many, many games that we discuss on this episode: * The Egg Bowl: “Distractions” shouldn't matter here. Right? * Georgia vs. Georgia Tech: Why we're not discounting the Yellow Jackets, despite their defense falling off a cliff lately * Texas A&M at Texas: At least half of this podcast thinks the Longhorns are about to pull the upset at home. Why? * Miami at Pitt: A bad matchup for the Panthers, but could Carson Beck gift them a chance at an upset? * Clemson at South Carolina: Which fanbase would be more despondent? * Kentucky at Louisville: Have the trajectories here flipped? * WKU at Jacksonville State: Will the Gamecocks prove harder for WKU's defense to stop than LSU's offense was? * Vanderbilt at Tennessee: Why are we a little nervous about the Dores?* The Iron Bowl: Again, why does at least half of this podcast think the home team is going to pull the upset? * And finally, in THE MAIN COURSE presented by Modelo, we've got Bill Landis of “Bill and Doug on Ohio State Football” in the house. Bill gets us up to speed on this Ohio State season and talks about the Buckeyes' path to ending their four-year drought against Michigan. And much, much more. Producer: Anthony VitoThanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks!Shop Black Friday a week early at Homefield, using the code HOMEFIELD30 at checkout. Thanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres. RSVP for our CFB watch party on December 6 at Mason Jar in NYC here. (Entry is free!)Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL 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

Reily Chestnut and Head Coach Tyson Helton are back to prepare you for this revenge trip to last year's CUSA Championship in Jacksonville, Alabama. What does this incarnation of Jacksonville State have that reflects last year's CUSA Champions? What about WKU football's defensive intensity has Helton excited for this title fight rematch?Two of CUSA's best meet at AmFirst to decide who will be back in the CUSA Title game? How can WKU avenge last December's decimation in the Rooster's nest? Find out what these road warriors from WKU must be ready to do on today's electric edition of the Tops Live Football Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FCS games (00:53): Tuskegee State at Alabama State, Southern at Grambling State, Harvard at Villanova, Central Connecticut at Rhode Island, Drake at South Dakota, Illinois State at Southeast Louisiana, Drake at South Dakota, Lamar at Abilene Christian, New Hampshire at South Dakota State, North Dakota at Tennessee TechThanksgiving (FBS): Navy at Memphis (2:44)Friday noon games (3:33): Iowa at Nebraska, Utah at Kansas, Ole Miss at Mississippi StateFriday afternoon games (8:38): Georgia at Georgia Tech, Temple at North TexasFriday night games (14:34): Texas A&M at Texas, Indiana at Purdue, Arizona at Arizona State Saturday noon games (19:02): Ohio State at Michigan, Miami at Pitt, Clemson at South Carolina, Kentucky at Louisville, Texas Tech at West Virginia, UCF at BYUSaturday afternoon games (28:25): WKU at Jacksonville State, Boston College at Syracuse, Oregon at Washington, Vanderbilt at Tennessee, LSU at Oklahoma, Wake Forest at Duke, Wisconsin at Minnesota, Troy at Southern Miss, Florida State at FloridaSaturday night games (37:02): Oregon at Washington State, Virginia Tech at Virginia, Charolette at Tulane, Northwestern at Illinois, UCLA at USC, Alabama at Auburn, SMU at Cal, Notre Dame at Stanford Predictions (43:02): Wake Forest at Duke, Arizona at Arizona State, Ole Miss at Mississippi State, Miami at Pitt, Oregon at Washington, Vanderbilt at Tennessee, Alabama at Auburn, Texas A&M at Texas, Georgia at Georgia Tech, Ohio State at Michigan 

-Vols end their streak in the Swamp -Pavia lights it up passing -Oklahoma keeps winning -LSU barely gets by WKU? -Texas sets up for a huge season finale

* Breaking down LSU's ugly win over WKU and getting a Lane Kiffin update * Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

CUSA Tournament weekend has arrived!On today's episode, what will Head Coach Travis Hudson disclose about the Tops as they seek their 3rd straight CUSA Tournament crown in Miami? How much pressure lies on WKU's shoulders ahead of postseason play?Where must WKU be sharpest in order to beat New Mexico State in the third CUSA postseason head-to-head between the Tops and Aggies after meeting in back-to-back championship matches the previous two tourneys?Find out on today's new release from the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hank Plona's Hilltoppers are back! Fresh off the opening night win over Tennessee Tech, Plona and Randy Lee sit down to share their thoughts on how WKU looked after the 82-70 kickstart last Monday. After that, what can WKU try to improve before visiting their old Bluegrass rivals at Eastern Kentucky this Monday night. From rivalries to threes, hear about it all in the Season 2 premiere of the Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast from Learfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff and Alex discuss the WKU and WKC World Championships with several superstars from the week including Jeff as he returns from Germany!

Where does WKU stand after besting New Mexico State last Saturday during homecoming? What has Head Coach Tyson Helton's attention during WKU's idle week? Where must WKU remain consistent to avoid a slip in focus with extra time to scout Middle Tennessee? How has Rodney Tisdale Jr. impressed Helton in his last 2 performances for the injured Maverick McIvor?Find out on today's episode of the Tops Live Football podcast on the Hilltopper Nation Podcast Network from Learfield.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What makes WKU's wins over rival Middle Tennessee so special? How did this road trip fortify the Tops further as they remain tied with UTEP on the conference summit?What challenges do the Tops face this weekend with so many special moments taking place off the floor?Finally, what have WKU's three seniors meant to Travis Hudson ahead of their final home weekend on the Hill?Find out the answer to all of these questions on today's episode of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast.Make some time and show out this weekend for WKU's seniors as WKU closes their home schedule against CUSA newcomers from the University of Delaware.Match times on Friday and Saturday are 6pm and 12pm with Head Coach Travis Hudson's statue reveal Saturday at 2:30pm outside entrance two of Diddle Arena.Go Tops! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for a new season of Lady Topper Basketball talk on the Tops Live Podcast. Reily Chestnut and head coach Greg Collins are back to chat after WKU's new look squad won in their preseason game over Lindsey Wilson last week. How can WKU learn and grow to get ready for the start of the season against Kentucky State Wednesday night?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BC & Beck break down Tech's loss to WKU and discuss the rest of the 2025 season. 

The Tops take on unbeaten UTEP this weekend and you know what that means? Another electric edition of the Tops Live Podcast with Reily Chestnut and Head Coach Travis Hudson.Despite this being the 2nd year in a row WKU and UTEP play with unblemished CUSA records, Hudson doesn't feel any addition pressure. What about this final rivalry weekend against UTEP has Hudson's attention? Where must the team shape up to avoid leaving the door open for the Miners? Find out yourself on today's 7th episode in season two of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast on the Varsity Network powered by Learfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head Coach Tyson Helton is pushing the reset button after WKU's shocking 25-6 loss last Tuesday against FIU.In his discussion of the program with Randy Lee, Helton preaches the benefit of less time to stew over lost opportunities while stressing the urgency WKU must now finish the regular season holding onto. As WKU marches on to face an equally fired-up contender at Louisiana Tech next Tuesday, how is Helton pushing his team and staff to learn from the FIU flop to avoid similar heartbreak in Ruston?Tune in and find out on this week's illuminating edition of the Tops Live Podcast with Tyson Helton and Randy Lee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reily Chestnut is back with Head Coach Travis Hudson to talk Tops' Volleyball. Listen and learn how Hudson feels about sharing the Tuesday stage with former WKU MVP QB Brandon Doughty and his former setter Jessica Lucas as all three were honored at WKU's football game vs FIU for being inducted into the CUSA Hall of Fame. Next, you will find out where Hudson feels his team still has work to do despite starting CUSA 6-0 ahead of their home matches vs Sam Houston's 0-6 Bearkats' squad. Despite the record, Hudson does not want WKU to rest on their laurels and get caught up in the huge CUSA weekend the following week against undefeated UTEP. Find out how the 'Tops are attacking this week as they return home with a shot for the 99th and 100th consecutive wins in conference play this Friday (6pm) and Saturday (1pm) against the Bearkats. Enjoy another all-star edition of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast on the Hilltopper Nation Podcast Network and the Varsity Network from Learfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tops Trending is a student-athlete created and produced podcast and video series that will feature various WKU athletes throughout the the athletic year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Week 6 Sunday Hurry-Up presented by Dad Water, Richard and Alex break down a college football weekend that turned out to have a bit of everything: * UCLA 42, Penn State 37* Washington 24, Maryland 20* Michigan 24, Wisconsin 10* Nebraska 38, Michigan State 27* Illinois 43, Purdue 27* Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3* Alabama 30, Vanderbilt 14* Florida 29, Texas 21* Georgia 35, Kentucky 14* Texas A&M 31, Mississippi State 9* Miami 28, Florida State 22* Clemson 38, North Carolina 10* Virginia 30, Louisville 27* Pitt 48, Boston College 7* Duke 45, California 21* Cincinnati 38, Iowa State 30* BYU 38, West Virginia 24* Texas Tech 35, Houston 11 * TCU 35, Colorado 21* Baylor 35, Kansas State 34* Arizona 41, Oklahoma State 13* Navy 34, Air Force 31* Army 31, UAB 13* USF 54, Charlotte 26* Temple 27, UTSA 21* Notre Dame 28, Boise State 7* San Diego State 45, Colorado State 24* UNLV 31, Wyoming 17* Arkansas State 31, Texas State 30* Old Dominion 47, Coastal Carolina 7* App State 27, Oregon State 23* WKU 27, Delaware 24* New Mexico State 37, Sam Houston 10* Buffalo 31, Eastern Michigan 30 * Akron 28, Central Michigan 22* Western Carolina 23, Wofford 21Producer: Anthony Vito. Want much more? Become a paid subscriberWe're planning our usual two-subscriber-show load for you this week.Thanks to our partners and subscribers* 20% off Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD* Visit Homefield at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/* Enter to win airfare and lodging for a trip to New York City on conference championship weekend at https://www.nokiantyres.com/SZD 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

Episode Notes Through her teaching and broadcasting contributions, this week's very special guest has certainly made her mark on the campus of Western Kentucky University! She is Dr. Erika Brady, who spent over three decades serving as a professor in WKU's Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology. Erika is also the long-time host and producer of "Barren River Breakdown", a show featuring a wide range of folk and bluegrass music, heard weekends on WKU Public Radio. Come along as Dr. Brady describes her inspiring educational pursuits, including a degree from HARVARD, and explains how she ultimately found her way to Bowling Green. She also reflects on a few of the courses she taught, details the labor of love invested in each episode of "Barren River Breakdown", and discusses the creative means by which she remains active in her retirement years. After listening to our conversation, I think you'll agree there isn't a whole lot that Dr. Brady hasn't at least attempted! To learn more about the many specialty programs (like "Barren River Breakdown") heard on WKU Public Radio, and even listen online, simply visit WKYU's web page found here: https://www.wkyufm.org/. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co

London's impeached mayor resumed his duties after a judge ruled the city council did not present sufficient grounds to remove him from office, four Kentucky congressmen ask House leadership to block language that would ban certain hemp-derived products, and a WKU student is living campus life to the fullest while shattering stereotypes.

Andee Rudloff is a consultant, educator and professional artist workingprimarily in Kentucky and Tennessee. Andee Rudloff has 30 years of experience as a consultant, art administrator, curator and professional artist including murals and exhibitions in Tennessee,Kentucky; Magdeburg, Germany; New York, N.Y.; Taipei, Taiwan; and other national and international exchanges. Her goal is to engage the community through creative opportunities and she does so frequently through murals, exhibitions, greenway planning, tactical urbanism, and cultural expression for social change. Currently, Andee Rudloff works as an artist-in-residence with Arts for All Kentucky, Gifted Studies at WKU,and via contract work as a muralist. She is on the board of trustees for the Tanne Foundation based in Boston, MA, which provides support to individual artists in need. Rudloff served three terms on the Kentucky Arts Council Board and was appointed by three Kentucky Governors to serve beginning in 2011.Andee Rudloff served as the guest curator for SKyPAC, Scholastic Art & Writing, and the National Corvette Museum's first art exhibition titled Car Part Art. She was a featured artist at ArtPrize 8 in Grand Rapids, MI, and served as a Kentucky AIR forTimeslips with MacArthur Fellowship recipient Anne Basting based in Milwaukie, WI. She successfully designed and launched all education, engagement, internship and visual art programming for the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC). In 2013, the Kentucky Art Education Association named Rudloff Museum Educator of the Year. She served as the community relations manager, educator and curator at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, TN. Rudloff was the curator of the Nashville International Airport's Arts at the Airport Foundation designing new spaces and organizing exhibitions and performances during a multi-million dollar renovation.She has served as the curator for Curb Records' Johnny Cash Collection, facilitator of the At Home Project with Judy Chicago at WKU, as well numerous other curatorial and teaching positions. She was awarded Best Community Art Energizer by the Nashville Scene. Andee Rudloff has been a featured community art presenter at the National Art Education Association annual conference, TeachMeet, Ambition Fest and as well as artist-in-residence at several public and private schools. She received the 2010 ADAM Award for Outstanding Achievement and Support for Kids on the Block in Middle Tennessee.Andee Rudloff #DoStuffInstagram:@chicNhairFB: Artist Andee Rudloff"Still on the Run" - https://www.fbrmusic.com/@treymitchellphotography @feeding_the_senses_unsensoredfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848www.threads.net/@treymitchellphotographyftsunashville@gmail.com

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Where is Head Coach Travis Hudson's post-Jax State thoughts focused on this episode of the Tops Live Podcast?On paper, WKU is 2-0 after sweeping Jacksonville State twice this past weekend in Diddle. However, this week might be the most important of the 2025 season for WKU volleyball. Hear how Coach Hudson plans to work through injuries that have made WKU's offense less fluid than past years. Next, Reily Chestnut will engage Hudson about what the team faces in Springfield, Missouri when they visit new conference rivals out of Missouri State this weekend. Sit back and enjoy another edition of the Travis Hudson Show on the Tops Live Podcast from Learfield's Hilltopper Sports Network.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Randy Lee and Head Coach Tyson Helton return to chat about WKU's first road win at Missouri State this past Saturday.On today's episode, you'll hear Lee and Helton chat about:La'Vell Wright's impact on the ground game for WKU and their 2nd half executionWhat was it like trying to chase & contain former BGHS Purple QB Deuce Bailey of Missouri State last SaturdayHelton's thoughts on WKU's next foe, the Delaware Fightin' Blue HensHow to balance aggressiveness with discipline on defenseAll these topics and more get some time on today's Tyson Helton Show from the Tops Live Podcast.Each episode is part of the Hilltopper Nation Podcast Network from Learfield.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CUSA time has finally arrived at Western Kentucky!After sweeping another pre-conference weekend and surviving the road trip to perennial power Louisville, WKU marches home for their CUSA opening weekend against Dex Schroeder's Jacksonville State Gamecocks. What will WKU look like heading into the weekend after 4 separate players suffered ankle injuries and another dislocated her shoulder?Head Coach Travis Hudson shares how his staff is trying to work around these unexpected twists and turns. Enjoy and be sure to check out WKU Volleyball this weekend as they welcome CUSA foe Jacksonville State on Friday at 6pm! Match two between WKU and Jax State is Saturday at 1pm in Diddle Arena.Go Tops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WKU enters another episode off to a 3-1 start!After scoring 0 touchdowns in the opening half, find out how the team stormed back for the 31-16 victory against Nevada. How did WKU's defensive philosophy shine brightest in those sticky spots against the Wolfpack? What lies ahead for WKU as they make their first CUSA road trip to former Gateway rival Missouri State?Find out on today's edition of the Tops Live Football Podcast with Voice of the Hilltoppers, Randy Lee and Head Coach Tyson Helton in tow. Be sure to clear your Saturday schedule and watch/listen to WKU's pursuit of their first road win against new CUSA rival Missouri State up in Springfield. The game kicks off at 6pm on Saturday on ESPN+. Pregame coverage of the Hilltopper Sports Network starts up one hour prior at 5pm. Go Tops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another Houch gameday is on the way as WKU returns from bye week #1 to play first-time foes out of Nevada. Head Coach Tyson Helton and Randy Lee catch up to see how the Tops spent the bye week. In a chat centered around everything from NFL Tops to high school football, we hope you enjoy this dive back into the podcast pool. Be sure to join WKU football this Saturday at 6pm for the opening of a new rivalry with the Mountain West's Nevada Wolfpack. Go Tops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys return with talk of Ohio's big win over the Mountaineers, Toledo throttling C-USA contender WKU, the woes of EMU, UMass and more...How will the teams fare in week three? Can they maintain momentum, or bounce back from a loss? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!What a win for the Rockets! All cylinders were firing against WKU! Tune in for a recap of the WKU win, score predictions against Morgan State, and an update around the NCAA with schools competing with Toledo for a possible CFP spot. TOL!!Please like, share, and subscribe!! 

More Kentuckians are expressing concerns over Medicaid cuts, students in Louisville protest a recent shooting at a Minneapolis school, and Congressman Massie plans new action to push to make the Epstein files public.

Welcome to THE BLITZ, your go-to college football betting show for the entire season! Each week, WagerTalk's panel of sports betting experts breaks down the biggest NCAAF matchups, providing picks, predictions, and best bets to help you stay ahead of the lines.Intro 00:00Michigan vs Oklahoma 1:00Question on Pitt vs Central Michigan 8:30Question on Duke vs Illinois 13:00Iowa vs Iowa State 19:30Question on Rice vs Houston 27:00Question on WKU vs Toledo 28:30Oklahoma State vs Oregon 34:32UNLV vs UCLA 40:00Ole Miss vs Kentucky 43:00Kansas vs Missouri 49:39Live Q&A 55:00

Alex and Richard preview Week 2 of the college football season, which is light on big-time helmet games but heavy on interesting regional matchups. This episode has notes and observations on a big bunch of games, including:* JMU at Louisville, a great Friday night opener for the weekend* Baylor at SMU, where we should learn a lot more about Baylor* Illinois at Duke, where the Illini put their playoff dark-horse status on the line* Iowa at Iowa State, a matchup that seems hard to figure out because of how mediocre the Iowa offense was in Week 1* UAB at Navy, which tends to run for a lot of yards against the Blazers* Texas State at UTSA in the I-35 Rivalry* Ole Miss at Kentucky, which prrrrrobably cannot do that again* Oklahoma State at Oregon, following a little barb-trading by the two coaches* WVU at Ohio, where Parker Navarro gets another chance to show off* Arkansas State at Arkansas, a game that has literally never happened* WKU vs. Toledo, one of the best Group of 5 meetings of the year* LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Bill Connelly joins us to talk about Michigan vs. Oklahoma, aka a five-star true freshman against Brent Venables, aka Sherrone Moore against his alma materAnd many more games. We'll see you on on Sunday. Produced by Anthony Vito.Thank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.comAlso, welcome our new partner, Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off. 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

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!First home game of the season at Toledo!! Tough loss last week but we look to put that in the rearview and come out swinging this week for a redemption rematch vs WKU! Tune in for all the pregame info!! TOL!!

Welcome into another edition of the show with Head Coach Tyson Helton and Voice of the Hilltoppers Randy Lee.Today, Helton and Lee share their thoughts on WKU's winning performance against North Alabama last Saturday at the Houch. What does Helton make of Matthew Henry's switch from #17 to #0? Why does their upcoming road trip to mighty Toledo be one of the season's toughest non-conference tests?And how is Helton family patriarch Kim Helton doing these days? All these topics get some airtime on today's edition of the Tops Live Football Podcast. No new episode next week as Tops Live returns to Rooster's Monday from 6-7pm on Three Springs Road in Bowling Green. Fans can listen to Helton and Hilltopper volleyball leader Travis Hudson talk about the squads they run in person or on the Varsity Network app.Those in attendance can also play trivia with the winner taking home prizes so come join us!As always, Go Tops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After opening the 2025 season 2-1 at the WKU Invitational, Reily Chestnut sits down with associate head coach Craig Bere to learn more about his career and the team's opening weekend.Learn about how Bere went from kicking field goals at Morehead State to becoming a key piece for the Hilltoppers' impressive run in CUSA as a member of a deep and dynamic coaching staff.What lies in store as WKU's talented troupe ventures to Milwaukee for battles with #25 Dayton, Marquette, and Buffalo this weekend?Find out on today's edition of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast.No new podcast episode next week as WKU's Tops Live Coaches' Show returns to Rooster's off Three Spring Road in Bowling Green from 6-7 Monday night.Be sure to join us as we discuss WKU football with Tyson Helton and volleyball with Travis Hudson. You can listen elsewhere on the Varsity Network app if you cannot be there.Fans in attendance can also win prizes at the end of trivia night following the show.Go Tops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, and Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. WE HAD FOOTBALL OH MY GOD, FARM O'GEDDON, missing field lines, turnovers, UIW struggles in Thibodaux, IDAHO STATE AND UNLV - BIG SKY BANGERS, Tarleton running HOT on sizzling field Portland, competent Kansas and their NEW BOOTH, WKU, MAVERICK & LEGACY Punters, UC Davis and Mercer didn't happen flashes Neuralyzer, HAWAII Hopping on one leg for WALK OFF WINNER WITH A JAPANESE KICKER WHO LEARNED HOW TO KICK ON YouTube, The Sickos Top 30, OH LOBOS THE TURQUOISE IS SO NICE, then we do the SUPER SICKO SPINNING SELECTION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF for the American Conference, Blake Harrell's railroad, UAB's former mascot, Rice "well actuallys" the JFK speech on Wikipedia, Tulsa was a University before Oklahoma was a state? South Florida's interesting opening games and much, much more!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's such a joy to welcome you back!For the season two opener of the Tops Live Volleyball podcast, Reily Chestnut chats with Head Coach Travis Hudson and senior setter Callie Bauer ahead of WKU's opening weekend hosting Wright State, Loyola Chicago, & Drake.What has both these icons excited for the upcoming season and what will leave fans buzzing about this year's squad?Find out yourself on this incredible edition of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast.Don't forget to join WKU for the WKU Invitational at Diddle Arena this weekend.The Hilltoppers start the season on Friday against 3-time reining Horizon League champion Wright State at 11am.Pregame gets going with Reily Chestnut on the Varsity Network app at 10:30.Catch next week's Tops Live Volleyball Podcast Episode at 5:00pm on Tuesday as part of the Hilltopper Nation Podcast Network on Learfield.Go Tops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WKU football rolled Sam Houston 41-24 in rare week 0 conference clash!Fresh off that 1-0 start, Randy Lee catches up with Head Coach Tyson Helton!What impressed him the most about WKU's strong showing and what lies ahead against North Alabama?Listen and learn as WKU turns the page toward the Lions this Saturday at 6pm at home in the Houch.Pregame kicks off at 5pm on Sam 100.7-FM and worldwide on the free-to-download Varsity Network app from Learfield.Catch a new episode of the Tops Live Football Podcast next Tuesday evening at 5:30 on the Hilltopper Nation Podcast Network.Go Tops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our week 0 preview episode we discuss and predict all of the weekend's action including Farmageddon, Fresno State at Kansas, Sam Houston at WKU, and Stanford at Hawaii.

Julian Edlow of DraftKings Sportsbook joins Sean Brace and Sam Oshtry to talk College Football and NFL Futures, and Week 0 games this weekend: Iowa State vs Kansas State, Idaho State vs UNLV, Fresno State vs Kansas, Sam Houston vs WKU, and Stanford vs Hawaii.

Ryan "BEEF" Coyle joins Sean Brace and Sam Oshtry to discuss the upcoming weekend in College Football as Week 0 is here! Iowa State vs Kansas State, Idaho State vs UNLV, Fresno State vs Kansas, Sam Houston vs WKU, and Stanford vs Hawaii.

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Sean Brace previews the upcoming weekend of COLLEGE FOOTBALL! That's right! College Football IS BACK! Iowa State vs Kansas State, Idaho State vs UNLV, Fresno State vs Kansas, Sam Houston vs WKU, and Stanford vs Hawaii highlight the opening college football weekend! Brace also talks college football futures, as well!

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Richard and Alex preview Conference USA, as the league adds Delaware and Missouri State. In this episode:* Liberty remains the favorite, even with a downgrade at QB* Sam Houston is primed for regression after 10 wins and a coaching change* WKU goes back to a strategy that has worked time and again: portaling an entire offense from a lower-level program* UTEP might have a bit of juice under Scotty Walden* Jacksonville State slams the reset button after winning the league and seeing Rich Rodriguez return to West Virginia* FIU has … reason for optimism?* Missouri State is making an ambitious play by jumping to FBS, and we aren't sure it will work out well—at least not in the win column* Delaware looks poised for a smoother transition* Kennesaw State will be much more interesting, but still not good* Middle Tennessee is hunting for reasons for optimism* Louisiana Tech's coach looks to forestall what might be inevitable* New Mexico State makes changes after a turbulent offseasonProducer: 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

The Southeastern 16 crew breaks down and offers predictions for the Oxford Regional of the 2025 NCAA baseball tournament. Topics include: Ole Miss saw bullpen improvement that offset the loss of starter Mason Nichols thanks to a bullpen of Mason Morris, Will McCausland, Walker Hooks, Cade Townsend, Hudson Calhoun and Gunnar Dennis that pitched its best at season's end. The Rebels were one of the nation's home-run leaders thanks to Austin Fawley (17), Mitchell Sanford (15 HR), Judd Utermark (16), Isaac Humphrey and Ryan Moerman (11) and Will Furniss (10). The Rebels nearly won the SEC tournament; can they carry that momentum into a home regional? Georgia Tech brings a star-studded lineup led by potential 2026 No. 1 MLB Draft pick Drew Burress, Kyle Lodise and Alex Hernandez that hit .315/416/.538 as a team. Does Tech have the pitching to bring home a regional crown? Western Kentucky is a two-seed that could be better than some threes in other regionals. The Hilltoppers were paced by Conference USA player of the year Ryan Wideman (10 HR, 45 SB) as part of a lineup that hit 70 homers and swiped 126 bases. A pitching staff of Drew Whalen, Jack Bennett, Lucas Hartman, Gavin Perry, Dawson Hall, Cal Higgins and Patrick Morris helped WKU to a 3.35 ERA, which ranked as third-best in the country. Murray State hit .301/.419/.497 as a team and might be the toughest four-seed in the field. Can the Racers slug their way to wins with Jonathan Hogart and Carson Garner (16 homers), Will Vierling (10) and crew?

Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Dave Campbell's Texas Football senior writer Mike Craven discuss the state of the offseason in Conference USA, a league that was spicier than most of us expected in 2024:* Jacksonville State loses the braintrust behind a conference championship and will now be completely different* WKU's run as the cradle of coordinators continues* FIU tries an ultra-Floridian approach* Sam Houston restarts with Phil Longo, who has school ties* Kennesaw State is just trying to be in less disarray* Liberty overhauls in the portal as it looks to bounce back* UTEP is quietly building something intriguing under Scotty Walden* Middle Tennessee emerges from a Year Zero* New Mexico State deals with broader athletic department turmoil* Louisiana Tech continues to ride it out* And the league soon adds a couple of new members, Delaware and Missouri State. We'll get to them in season previews. It's not time yet.Meet the Offseason Vibe Check: It's not a 2024 recap, and it's not a 2025 preview. It's a check-in with every team in every FBS conference about what's been happening since Thanksgiving. How was the postseason? How was the coach carousel? How was signing day? How was the transfer portal window? And is anything else going on around your program?Producer: Anthony VitoElsewhere in Offseason Vibe Checks* SEC* Sun Belt* ACC* Big 12 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