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College Football Week 2 is on tap, so we’re revisiting everything from Week 1 across the Mountain West — from Boise State’s disappointment at South Florida to impressive wins by Wyoming and Air Force, plus how the Mountain West fared against the American. We also look ahead to this weekend’s slate with 11 of the 12 teams in action

After a loss in their home opener, San Jose State travels to Austin to take on the seventh-ranked Texas Longhorns. Cory Mose joins the podcast as we recap both teams' Week 1 performances, discuss how this matchup could benefit both programs in the long run, set expectations for each offense and more.

It’s a full slate of Mountain West action to kick off Week 1, starting Thursday. Before looking ahead, Nick recaps Week 0, including Hawaii’s walk-off win over Stanford. He then breaks down why Boise State has the edge over South Florida, key matchups for Utah State and Wyoming, and the physical battle between San Jose State and Central Michigan. Beyond the Mountain West, Nick dives into LSU–Clems...

College football is here! Week 0 serves up a five-game appetizer featuring long-standing rivalries, new regimes, and rosters looking to build off 2024. Nick breaks down Farmageddon in Dublin between Iowa State and Kansas State, Fresno State’s new era and early challenge, UNLV’s revamped offense and defense against Idaho State, an air raid showdown between Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky, an...

Week 1 of the college football season is rapidly approaching, and that means San Jose State vs. Central Michigan in the Bay Area is nearly here. The Spartans open a highly anticipated 2025 campaign against a Chippewas team in transition. Joining us to preview the primetime matchup is Adam Jaksa, TV and Radio Voice of Central Michigan Athletics. We dive into first-year head coach Matt Drinkall, sch...

The NBA Draft is in the books, with Cooper Flagg selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Nick breaks down why the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets, and Indiana Pacers were among the big winners, while the New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets fell short. He also shares his favorite mid-to-late first-round picks who could make a long-term impact on their new franchises...

Game 7 of the NBA Finals is in the books, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2025 NBA Champions. Nick breaks down the Thunder’s dominant second half in the winner-take-all clash, fueled by their relentless defense. He also reflects on the Indiana Pacers’ improbable playoff run, giving props to Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Andrew Nembhard. Plus, we look back at the Thunder’s five-year...

The NBA Playoffs roll into the second round as the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets punch their tickets with crucial Game 7 wins. We share our final thoughts on the Warriors-Rockets series and the Clippers' disappointing exit. Plus, we discuss expectations for the Warriors with Steph Curry's injury heading into Game 2, and the surprising dominance of road teams early in Round Two.

The first round of the NBA Playoffs is wrapping up, and Jonathan Canas joins us to revisit all the key storylines. We dive into the situation in Memphis and why it might be the league’s least desirable coaching gig, how the Timberwolves exposed the Lakers, and the intensity of the Warriors-Rockets series. We wrap up with a look ahead to the Conference Semifinals, sharing our series predictions and...

The first round of the NBA Playoffs tips off Saturday, and joining us to break down every Western and Eastern Conference series are Jonathan Canas and Lewis Geist. We dive into the physicality of Warriors-Rockets, the 'Wall vs. the Altitude' in Clippers-Nuggets, concerns about the Bucks' health, the impact of first-year and interim head coaches, and the most intriguing home court environments in t...

College basketball conference tournaments are underway, and to break down the madness before the NCAA Tournament, we're joined by Bracketologist & Analyst Rocco Miller. We discuss the top Mountain West teams and what's at stake in Las Vegas, the possibility of a two-bid Big West with UC Irvine and UC San Diego, the Drake Bulldogs' chances in March, and the conference tournaments we...

With two weeks remaining in the Mountain West regular season, we check in on the conference standings. Jonathan Canas joins us to break down San Jose State's road trip to Utah State and Wyoming, Boise State's at-large hopes, the top teams in the West Coast Conference, and which Top 25 teams are the real deal right now.

San Jose State drop another close game against San Diego State losing 69-66. Jonathan Canas joins the conversation to talk about the tale of two halves for the Spartan's, the impact of Josh Uduje and Will McClendon's injuries, the key to a home win against Nevada on Friday and more.

The Big Game is set in New Orleans as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles square off once again on the biggest stage—a Super Bowl rematch from two years ago. We break down the game script, why this year's matchup is expected to be lower-scoring than past Super Bowls, and why some of the Chiefs' deeper reserves could play key roles on offense. Plus, we highlight the matchup of th...

Coming to you LIVE from Save Mart Center in Fresno, California as San Jose State defeat Fresno State 94-91 in 2OT. Jonathan Canas joins the show to talk the insane momentum swings of the ball game and the outbursts of Spartan guards, Josh Uduje and Latrell Davis. We also preview Friday's matchup between San Jose State & Boise State and discuss the season trajectory of Spartan basketball as...

Following San Jose State's 67-58 home victory, we break down Latrell Davis' career performance, the Spartans' strong defensive showing and Wyoming's struggles with inconsistent lineup combinations. Plus, we discuss why it's time to rule out the Nevada Wolfpack as a Mountain West contender after their disappointing home loss to San Diego State. With a month left in the regular s...

With an over a month to spare in the college basketball regular season, we converse with Jonathan Canas and Lewis Geist addressing the Mountain West standings. We address UNLV's rollercoaster season, San Diego State's near disaster in Colorado Springs and preview San Jose State-Wyoming this Saturday. We also chat about the depth of the West Coast Conference and the dreadful Miami Hurricane...

San Jose State gets the upset of the year so far in the Mountain West after a 71-70 win in their home building. We talk about how the Spartan's broke through late, the impact of the Donavan Yap injury for SJSU, what the loss means for New Mexico's resume and more.

After a packed weekend of college basketball in the Mountain West, we share thoughts on San Jose State's first conference victory at Air Force and preview Tuesday's home matchup against New Mexico. We also dive into the game of the year so far between Boise State and Utah State, New Mexico's dominant win over San Diego State, Nevada's breakthrough victory at Fresno State and Nique Clifford leading...

San Jose State loses another nail-biter at home against the ranked Utah State Aggies. We break down their most recent three game stretch and a must-win game against Air Force on Saturday. We also touch on the other games in the Mountain West that were played on Tuesday addressing New Mexico's historic start, the feisty Wyoming Cowboys and the erratic Fresno State Bulldogs.

After an eventful weekend of Mountain West action on the hardwood, Nick gives his postgame thoughts on the tough home loss for San Jose State against Boise State and Utah State stealing another road game. We address why the Spartan's will continue to be feisty, the well-coached Aggies and the tale of two halves for San Diego State.

After nearly two months of basketball action, Jonathan Canas returns to the podcast to break down every Mountain West team and share our thoughts on each squad as conference play begins. We also preview San Jose State's conference home opener against Boise State, discussing why it’s a tricky matchup for the Broncos and the storyline surrounding Alvaro Cardenas' return to the Bay Area.

San Jose State has a chance to secure a win against a Top 25 opponent for the first time in nearly a decade as they face UNLV this week. Joining the podcast is Ryan Gilder, former Sports Editor for The Scarlet & Gray. We dive into how both offenses could shine, the challenges posed by the Rebels' defense and take a broader look at the Mountain West, including Boise State's postseason potential...

After securing bowl eligibility, San Jose State is set for one of the biggest home games in over a decade as they host the 13th-ranked Boise State Broncos. Joining the podcast this week is Ron Counts from HERO Sports. We discuss the tight series between these teams over the past five years, the standout talents of Ashton Jeanty and Nick Nash, key defensive absences that could have a huge impact, a...

After a much-needed bye week, San Jose State returns to action against Oregon State for their final road game of the season. Joining the podcast this week is Maggie Akins, Sports Editor for The Daily Barometer. We dive into why this is a must-win game for both teams, the importance of the run game, and the atmosphere at Reser Stadium.