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With the Mountain West not releasing a preseason poll for the 2026 season, Nick unveils his power rankings for every team in the conference heading into the fall. He breaks down the outlook for newcomers Northern Illinois, North Dakota State, and UTEP, explains why Wyoming has boom potential, discusses why Air Force could be poised for a breakout season and much more.

One of the most anticipated NBA Drafts in recent memory is officially in the books, as college basketball's biggest freshman stars came off the board with the first eight picks. Joining the podcast to break down the results is SiriusXM NBA Radio host David Shepard. We discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo landing with the Miami Heat, LaMelo Ball being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the next ste...

We're two months away from the start of the 2026-27 college football season, and with it comes a new era in the Mountain West. San Jose State football will represent the league with a 13 game schedule this season. Nick Urias is back talking Spartan football, ranking every opponent on the schedule from easiest to toughest. He breaks down notable returners from each team, examines SJSU's cha...

San Jose State football’s spring showcase and practices have concluded, and Nick returns to break down the latest headlines heading into the 2026 season, including notable departures, offseason additions, positional battles, coaching changes, and more.

With the NBA Playoffs starting on Saturday, Nick recaps the first four games of the NBA Play-In Tournament, where the Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets, and Portland Trail Blazers secured clutch-time victories. He then previews Friday’s Play-In action and looks ahead to first-round playoff matchups, offering picks and predictions for each series.

The madness of March was in full effect during the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight, featuring clutch buckets and improbable results. Nick shares his thoughts on the dominance of Arizona after watching them live in the West Regional, Houston’s poor game plan against Illinois, Iowa’s Ben McCollum climbing the coaching ranks, the shot of a lifetime in UConn vs. Duke, and plenty more.

After the ups and downs, the tiebreakers, and months of teams cannibalizing one another, the Mountain West tournament bracket is finally set. Joining the podcast is Jonathan Canas from KSJS to dissect San Jose State’s first-round matchup with Boise State. We revisit the previous two meetings, hear from SJSU head coach Tim Miles on Round 3 between the Spartans and Broncos, and share our keys to the...

Conference tournament week is in full effect as Selection Sunday quickly approaches. Joining the podcast to refresh the at-large bubble for the NCAA Tournament is Rocco Miller, bracketologist for Bracketeer. We discuss how valuable the Wins Above Bubble (WAB) metric is in the selection process and what's on the line for Santa Clara, Stanford, Cal, SMU, New Mexico, and Auburn—teams currently on...

After securing their first true road win of the season, Nick recaps San Jose State’s 86-80 victory over Air Force. Looking ahead to Saturday, Spartans head coach Tim Miles previews a scorching-hot Colorado State team coming into town and discusses his relationship with Rams head coach Ali Farokhmanesh. Also joining the podcast to preview San Jose State-Colorado State is Steve Ivy, host of the Crac...

After several upsets in the Mountain West this past week, Nick updates the standings and shares his thoughts on Nevada’s biggest win of the season over Utah State, Colorado State riding a perfect month of February, New Mexico avoiding disaster in Fresno, and Grand Canyon’s surprising loss to Wyoming. Then, we pivot to San Jose State’s 84-69 loss at Boise State and look ahead to Tuesday and Wednesd...

After San Jose State's biggest win of the season against Nevada, Nick recaps what went well in the Spartans' 87-71 victory in the Bay Area. SJSU head coach Tim Miles also previews Saturday's upcoming game at Boise State and discusses what he hopes will carry over from Tuesday's home win. We also update the Mountain West standings, including Grand Canyon's 2-0 road trip highligh...

As we transition into February hoops, Nick recaps some significant Mountain West results from the weekend, including Grand Canyon’s enormous results, San Diego State’s bounce-back road victory in Las Vegas, and New Mexico continuing to defend its home court. Later on, Jonathan Canas joins the podcast to preview Boise State at San Jose State, along with the remainder of Tuesday’s action. San Jose S...

After another Tuesday in the Mountain West, Nick recaps all four games on the slate, including Fresno State’s home win, UNLV’s overtime victory against Boise State, the shorthanded Spartans earning their first league win, and New Mexico dispatching Grand Canyon. He also takes a look at the remaining Mountain West games for the week and the key storylines to watch.

Champions will be crowned this weekend around college football with conference championships starting Friday. Joining the podcast to preview all nine games is Colby Dant from SGPN. We talk about the success of two first year head coaches with Kennesaw State-Jacksonville State, James Madison chances of the College Football Playoff with a win, the wild dynamics in the American with both North Texas...

The 2025-26 college basketball season is officially underway, and we now have a two-week sample size on every team. Nick shares his thoughts and analysis on each Mountain West squad, breaking down the early positives and concerns. He explains why we should be cautious about the hot starts from Wyoming and Fresno State, and discusses the opportunities ahead for the league as Feast Week approaches.5...

With Week 11 of the college football season in the books, the championship races are heating up especially in the Mountain West. Nick breaks down the current standings while recapping the weekend's action, including Hawai'i's statement win over San Diego State. Then, he pivots to Week 12 to preview the high-leverage matchups across the conference and beyond, and dives into the battle b...

Week 10 in the Mountain West didn’t disappoint! Nick recaps San Jose State’s win over Hawaii, Fresno State’s huge statement against Boise State on the blue turf, San Diego State’s smooth win over Wyoming, and Air Force’s ongoing struggles after falling to Army. Plus, he shares his biggest Top 25 takeaways and looks ahead to what’s coming in Week 11 around the Mountain West.

After a week removed from Mountain West Basketball Media Day and with the season openers approaching in early November, Nick breaks down all eleven Mountain West squads on the hardwood. In these team previews, he covers key additions, notable departures, and non-conference schedules, along with overall expectations for each roster. Between San Diego State’s returning production, Grand Canyon’s mat...

San Jose State football returns to the primetime window Friday night as the Spartans head to Logan, Utah, to take on the Utah State Aggies. Joining the podcast is Jason Walker, Utah State sports writer and radio host, to preview the matchup. We recap Week 7 road losses for both teams, discuss Bronco Mendenhall’s rebuilding efforts in Year 1, the development of quarterback Bryson Barnes, the coachi...

Week 7 of the college football season brought plenty of chaos across the Mountain West. Joining the podcast is Emily Van Buskirk, college football writer and podcaster. We discuss San Jose State’s loss at Wyoming, the emergence of San Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal, and the strong first halves from Hawaii and UNLV. We also dive into big weekends for Indiana, Texas Tech, and BYU, plus the l...

After earning their first conference win against New Mexico, San Jose State heads to Laramie to take on the Wyoming Cowboys. Joining the podcast is Alex Taylor, University of Wyoming beat writer, as we preview the Week 7 matchup. We break down San Jose State’s balanced offense against Wyoming’s physical defensive front, the Cowboys’ skill-position depth amid injuries, and who can slow down Spartan...

Our first major college football weekend, featuring high-profile games and results, has come to a close. Jonathan Canas joins the podcast once again as we break down the notable Top 25 results and Mountain West action. We recap San Jose State's loss at Stanford, Hawaii's road win at Air Force, San Diego State's elite defense, and more. We also preview the Week 6 action, with every team...

After a 1–3 start, San Jose State football kicks off Mountain West play this Friday as they host the New Mexico Lobos, who come in with a strong 3–1 non-conference record. Joining the podcast this week to talk Spartans and Lobos is Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal. We dive into the defensive strategy for the Spartan defense against the Lobos offense, the development of Lobo quarterback Jack...

Week 5 of the college football season features some of the most high-profile games of the year. Jonathan Canas joins the podcast to break down the Top 25 matchups and take a deep dive into San Jose State vs. Stanford, as well as the rest of the Mountain West, now that we have a four-game sample size.

The 69th edition of the Bill Walsh Legacy Game is taking place this Saturday in Palo Alto, as San Jose State and Stanford renew their rivalry. Joining the podcast to break down the game is Dylan Grausz, Sports Writer for Stanford on SI. We chat about last year’s 34–31 win for SJSU, Micah Ford and the Cardinal ground attack, Stanford wide receiver CJ Williams matching up against SJSU cornerback Jay...