Keff Ciardello

Win Now or Get Bent

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A sports podcast and media production company covering Texas State football, basketball and baseball since 2021, Win Now or Get Bent delivers high-quality content for the truest Bobcats fans around. Hosted by Keff Ciardello and produced by Zachary Webb - two Texas State graduates - WNOGB has emerged as the go-to information station for College Football and Texas State fans alike, ranking No. 9 in the 70 Best Texas Sports Podcasts for 2025 ( FeedSpot ). One of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sports podcasts available, subscribe here for the audio podcast with weekly episodes filled with in...

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Keff Ciardello

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Texas State Bowl Hopes Alive After Beating ULM | No. 212 24.11.2025

Sponsored by t hegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  - One game left for Texas State. One win needed for a bowl invite. The Bobcats beat ULM on Saturday for a 5th win and now have South Alabama on deck this Saturday to end the regular season. Can Texas State get a 6th win and reach bowl eligibility for a 3rd straight year? Keff Ciardello is here to break it all down.

Texas State Makes Huge Defensive Changes | Wizard Wednesday 19.11.2025

Texas State football finally gets a win after huge defensive changes, but questions remain. Who called the defensive plays? Why did the defense change to the 3-3-5?Will the defense keep the 3-3-5? 

Are the Texas State Bobcats Back on Track After Big Win? | No. 211 16.11.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  - The Texas State Bobcats ended a 5-game losing skid with a big win over Southern Miss on Saturday. Now sitting at 4-6 on the season, the Bobcats need to win out in order to reach bowl eligibility with a sixth win. Is it too little, too late or does the Bobcats' high-powered offense finally have a competent defense to m...

3 Keys to Beat ULL | Wizard Wednesday 06.11.2025

Texas State football sits at 3-5 after a frustrating loss to James Madison — and now the Bobcats are shaking things up on defense. With schematic changes underway, they head to Lafayette for a pivotal matchup against the Ragin’ Cajuns. This week on Wizard Wednesday, I’m breaking down what these adjustments mean, how they could reshape the season, and the three keys Texas State must execute to get...

Texas State Falls to 3-4 | Wizard Wednesday 22.10.2025

Texas State football has lost three straight, is winless in the Sun Belt, and sits at 3-4 on the season. It’s time to ask the hard question — is it officially time to hit the panic button? In this week’s Wizard Wednesday, Zach Webb breaks down: What went wrong against Marshall. The controversial 4th-down and fake punt calls. Why the defense still isn’t good enough. How coaching decisions have shap...

Texas State Football is Trending the Wrong Direction After Back to Back Losses | Wizard Wednesday 15.10.2025

Texas State Football is trending in the wrong direction after back to back losses. Zach explores what is going wrong on each side of the ball and whether it is time to hit the panic button. 

Texas State's Defense Needs Change After Another Blown Lead | No. 210 12.10.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  - A Homecoming fiasco, Texas State (3-3, 0-2) squandered a 28-7 first half lead to lose to the Troy Trojans (4-2, 2-0) in overtime. Consecutive losses despite the offense gaining over 500 yards and scoring at least 30 points - it's time for GJ Kinne and the Texas State Bobcats to take accountabilty for the underperformi...

The Keys to Beat Troy | Wizard Wednesday 08.10.2025

Texas State fell short against Arkansas State, and Zach breaks down what went wrong — from clock management to missed opportunities — before turning the page to Troy. With the Bobcats heading back home, Zach lays out his three keys to victory against the Trojans and what needs to change for Texas State to bounce back in Sun Belt play.

MAILBAG: TXST's Tough Loss to Arkansas State Leads to Tough Questions | No. 209 07.10.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com, Austin. Patchmaster.com  - The Texas State Bobcats were riding sky high heading into the bye last week, but things came crashing down the Earth with a 31-30 loss at Arkansas State to open Sun Belt play on Saturday. What happened to TXST? Who is to blame? Where do the Bobcats go from here? Keff Ciardello is here to answer burning questions from t...

Can Texas State Break the Blowout Trend at Arkansas State? | Wizard Wednesday 01.10.2025

The last two Texas State vs. Arkansas State matchups ended in blowouts for the home team. This week, the Bobcats head to Jonesboro looking to flip the script. On this episode of Wizard Wednesday, Zach breaks down three keys to victory for Texas State: How to defend Jaylen Rainer and force him out of his comfort zone Why discipline against the jet sweep and reverses will be critical How the Bobcats...

Is GJ Kinne Leaving Texas State? | No. 208 26.09.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  - It's a bye week for Texas State football but that doesn't mean the Bobcats aren't still in the news. TXST head coach GJ Kinne's name has been floated around to replace Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State, along with other potential P4 jobs that might open up. Is GJ Kinne going to leave TXST? If so, who should the Bobcats loo...

Texas State Football: 3 Takeaways From the First 4 Weeks | Wizard Wednesday 24.09.2025

Texas State football is off to a 3–1 start, and with the bye week here it’s time to take stock. In this week’s Wizard Wednesday, Zach shares three big observations from the first four games of the season—covering Brad Jackson’s emergence, the defense’s challenges, and why the Sun Belt West is wide open for the Bobcats. What are your takeaways from the first month of Texas State football? Drop your...

TXST's First-Ever 4-Star Commit, ASU Recap and Nicholls State Preview | No. 207 18.09.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , turnkey-tailgate.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  -  The Texas State Bobcats are coming off a loss on the field to Arizona State, but they found a win off it, securing a 4-star commitment from Kilgore two-way star La'Keyleon Graves. Plus, a look ahead to the Bobcats' next opponent on Saturday, Nicholls State, before closing on a Sun Belt Rundown...

TXST at ASU Preview | No. 206 12.09.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , turnkey-tailgate.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  -  The new Pac-12 against the old Pac-12, the Texas State Bobcats (2-0) are headed to Tempe for a rematch of a prime time loss from last season to the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-1). Keff Ciardello is here to rehash the 2024 game between TXST and ASU, preview this year's contest with 5 players to...

How Texas State Can Upset Arizona State | Wizard Wednesday 10.09.2025

Can Texas State upset Arizona State? Zach lays out the path. Here are 3 keys the Bobcats must hit to beat the Sun Devils. Texas State heads to Tempe with a real shot at pulling off the upset over Arizona State. Zach breaks down the matchup and gives his 3 keys for how the Bobcats can take down the Sun Devils. What do you think—what’s the most important key to victory in Week Three? Drop your thoug...

TXST Beats UTSA Again | No. 205 07.09.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , turnkey-tailgate.com, Austin. Patchmaster.com  -  Texas State football stood tough for all 4 quarters against its arch rival UTSA and came away with a 43-36 win over the Roadrunners. With the Bobcats firmly in the driver's seat for the 2025 season, Keff Ciardello breaks down the game and what this win does for TXST. (Produced by Zachary Webb )

I-35 Rivalry - TXST at UTSA Preview | No. 204 05.09.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , turnkey-tailgate.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  -  The 7th edition of the I35 Rivalry between the Texas State Bobcats and the UTSA Roadrunners is set for this Saturday at the Alamodome. Keff Ciardello breaks down the matchup and dives into a little history between the two programs.  (Produced by Zachary Webb)

3 Keys for Texas State to Beat UTSA | Wizard Wednesday 03.09.2025

UTSA’s Robert Henry Jr. is a serious problem — and Texas State has to find a way to contain him in the Battle of I-35. In this week’s Wizard Wednesday, Zach will break down what Texas State must do to handle UTSA’s explosive run game,  the disguised looks they’ll throw at Brad Jackson, and the aggressive decisions Jeff Traylor will make on fourth down. What do you think—what’s the most important k...

TXST Football Starts 2025 Season 1-0 | No. 203 01.09.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , turnkey-tailgate.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  -  The Texas State Bobcats went to work early and often against Eastern Michigan, putting up 52 points, totaling 606 yards on offense and an epic Pac-12 drone show celebration. Host Keff Ciardello gives a recap and his thoughts on the game before a quick Sun Belt rundown to close the show. (Produc...

Mailbag Preview: TXST vs EMU | No. 202 29.08.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com , BHIhats.com , turnkey-tailgate.com , Austin. Patchmaster.com  -  The Texas State Bobcats will kick off the 2025 season at home this Saturday against Eastern Michigan. WNOGB Keff Ciardello host has a combo preview and mailbag prepared for the occasion in episode 202. (Produced by Zachary Webb)

How Texas State Goes 1-0 | Wizard Wednesday 27.08.2025

Texas State kicks off the 2025 season at Eastern Michigan. Here are the three keys that will decide if the Bobcats start 1–0. It’s game week. Texas State opens the season on the road against Eastern Michigan, and this matchup is going to come down to a few critical factors. What do you think—what’s the most important key to victory in Week One? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 Thumbnail Photo...

2025 Texas State Depth Chart Prediction | No. 201 25.08.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com and Been Having It hats -  The Texas State Bobcats are set to kick off the season this Saturday night at home against Eastern Michigan. After starting the show with host Keff Ciardello giving an update on the Bobcats' team captains (0:00-15:30), he then attempts to predict TXST's depth chart ahead of the official release (15:30-49:00). Don't forget to leave qu...

Does 8-4 Get Texas State Into the Sun Belt Championship? | Wizard Wednesday 20.08.2025

This may be the most important season in Texas State Football history. It’s the Bobcats’ last chance to win a Sun Belt title, their last chance to beat Louisiana as a conference foe, and the year that will define how they enter the Pac-12. So here’s the question: if Texas State goes 8–4, is that enough to reach the Sun Belt Championship? In this episode of Wizard Wednesday, we break it down: The u...

Texas State 2025 Season Prediction and Fall Camp Update | No. 200 18.08.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com and WNOGB.com - The Texas State Bobcats are within two weeks of kicking off the 2025 football season and things are heating up in fall camp. Following an update from the Bobcats' practice field with WNOGB host Keff Ciardello (0:00-15:30), he is joined by WNOGB producer and host of Wizard Wednesday Zach Webb for a TXST 2025 regular season record prediction (15:...

CFB Fall Camp: Texas State Bobcats Need Defensive Dominance in 2025 | No. 199 08.08.2025

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com and WNOGB.com - The Texas State Bobcats are halfway done with fall camp and a mere three weeks away from kicking off the 2025 CFB season on August 30 in San Marcos against Eastern Michigan. After attending the first couple media sessions, Keff Ciardello gives his analysis of Texas State's progress in practice and what he feels is ahead for TXST's final season...

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