The State of Southeastern

On today's episode of The State of Southeastern, we interview Southeastern quarterback Kyle Lowe to learn about his journey to Hammond, what's been working so well for the Lions over the last two weeks, and the excitement of defeating an FBS opponent. We also dive deeper into the ULM win, and share what success looks like as Southland play resumes Saturday against Northwestern State.

Southeastern finally gets into the win column, but does a 30-25 victory over North Alabama reveal a team turning the corner - or one still relying on too many unanswered questions? John breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Lions' first win and looks ahead to a pivotal road test at ULM. Before the game analysis, we answer a deeply personal listener question about self-motivation, finding...

Southeastern’s 0-2 start has exposed problems, but the season is far from over. we break down the 39-14 loss to South Alabama, explains why Kyle Lowe remains the answer at quarterback, and preview a pivotal matchup with a North Alabama team built on defense. Can Southeastern fix its identity before the schedule gets even tougher? We examine the need to establish a primary running back, get Lowe in...

Southeastern’s loss to Houston Christian was ugly—but the fourth quarter may have revealed the team this season can become. We break down the 34-28 defeat, the warning signs that turned a comfortable start into a collapse, and the late-game fight that offers a reason to believe before South Alabama. The Lions appeared to have control early, then watched Houston Christian answer every mistake with...

Southeastern is about to find out if its most talented roster can finally turn promise into a playoff run. Coach Frank Scelfo says the pieces are there, but the real test is whether a new quarterback, a reshaped staff, and a portal-heavy defense can execute for 60 minutes when the season opens Thursday against Houston Christian. Scelfo gets candid about why he stayed in Hammond for nine years, how...

On the first episode of the 2026-27 athletic calendar year, we're joined by Southeastern goalkeeper Kendall Curran! Kendall Curran turned a transfer portal leap of faith into one of the most compelling stories at Southeastern. The Lions goalkeeper opens up about leaving Tennessee Tech for a school she had never even visited, earning a leadership role in a loaded room, and finding a second home in...

On today's episode, let's dive into Southeastern softball earning a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament and what that truly means for the program Rick Fremin has built. We also will dive into the Tuscaloosa Regional and explain why scoring three runs may be enough all weekend long to survive and advance against some of the best pitchers in the nation. We're also giving a shoutout to Belmont&...

On today's episode, Are you anxious about Southeastern softball missing the NCAA Tournament? Let me put those worries to rest. The Lions SHOULD be in. I'll tell you why. We also dive into the race for the Southland Conference baseball title and do a terrible job of math trying to figure out the clinching scenarios. Let's also talk about what Bobby Barbier's Southeastern legacy will...

On today’s show, we recap Southeastern’s 21-3 loss to Illinois State, talk about what went wrong for the Lions against the Cardinals, and share a startling stat about this year’s team. We also get into the offseason needs of the Lions and the interesting dilemma facing next year’s roster. I also share my fears of who may be entering the transfer portal.

On today's episode of The State of Southeastern, I issue an apology none of you asked for but I believe you all deserve. We recap Southeastern's win in the River Bell Classic over Nicholls and complain about Jaylon Domingeaux not being named First Team All-Southland Conference. We also take a deep dive into the stats as Southeastern prepares to face Illinois State in the first round of the FCS pla...

On today's episode, we get ready to let LSU experience the Southeastern effect. The Lions travel to Baton Rouge for the first time since 2018. We recap a big win over MVSU and get into the keys to success against LSU. Can the Lions keep it close? Here's how they do it.

On today’s episode, we recap the good and bad from Southeastern’s 45-24 Win over Murray State. We’ll talk about the things that we liked and didn’t like from the Southeastern offense and ease some concerns with the Southeastern defense. We also look ahead to Mississippi Valley State in the home opener, talk about some impact players for the Delta Devils, and see where some former Lions are now. It...

On today’s episode, we chat with Southeastern Volleyball’s fifth year senior Lexi Gonzalez. We talk about her interesting recruitment to Southeastern, the legacy her mom built with the program, what makes the program so special, and why the lions have been so successful over the last five seasons.

On this week’s extremely poorly recorded episode we’re recapping a really tough night in Ruston that saw Southeastern fall in its season opener 24-0 to Louisiana Tech. We also look ahead to the FCS opener this Saturday against Murray State.

On today’s episode, football is back! We’re previewing Southeastern’s season opener against Louisiana Tech. We break down the depth chart, talk about the Bulldogs, and share talk about being cautiously optimistic about this year’s Lions!

It’s a special edition of the State of Southeastern. Bryan Bennett, who quarterbacked the Lions to back-to-back Southland Conference championships joins the show. We discuss Bennett’s journey from Oregon to Southeastern, his professional career in the NFL and CFL, and find out what he’s up to now.

On today's episode, we recap the greatest weekend in the history of Southeastern Louisiana athletics. SLU Softball puts the Lions on the map with a pair of wins over no. 10 national seed LSU on its homefield. We dive into what this means for the program and why there's never been a bigger moment in Lion history. Maddie Watson, who had a huge weekend in Baton Rouge joins us for an awesome i...

On today's episode, I'm really happy Southeastern Softball is headed BACK to the NCAA Tournament thanks to a three-run seventh inning to beat McNeese. Rick Fremin shares a message that unites ALL of Lion nation. We have an interview with Southland Tournament hero Brilee Ford. Moving over to baseball, the Lions are champs and I think only three teams have a legitimate shot to win the Southl...

On today's episode, we discuss Southeastern Baseball's clinching scenarios for a Southland Conference Tournament title, and GET REAL about the potential for a Southeastern Atl-Large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Southeastern Softball is headed back to the Southland Conference Tournament championship series after sweeping through the Hammond bracket. We've got a great interview with SLU H...

On today's show, I'm fighting a cold. I bravely explain what the WBIT is and how Southeastern is in that and NOT THE WNIT!!! I also (very bravely) attempt to fill out a WBIT bracket before getting too tired because of my brain fog. The basketball season is over which means players have begun transferring. Baseball has a major conference series against McNeese this weekend, looking to remai...

On today's episode, we lament a tough end to the regular season for Southeastern Men's Basketball at UTRGV, and celebrate Southeastern Women's Basketball no longer feeling pressure of being perfect. We chat with Southeastern Men's Basketball Coach David Kiefer about his love for this year's team, his recruiting success, and how long Max Brackmann has been on the team. We wrap u...

On today's show, Southeastern Basketball made me really sad with a loss to Northwestern State, the Southeastern Women have locked up a Conference Championship. We chat with Ayla Guzzardo on cutting down a net at a normal time, retaining her players, and cherishing every game with this team. We wrap up the show on the diamond. Southeastern Baseball has me cautiously optimistic, and Southeastern...

ON TODAY'S EPISODE... 1. We've now seen how good and bad this Southeastern basketball team can be. 2. Interview with Southeastern Softball standout turned Southeastern Head of Graphic Design Lindsey Rizzo 3. Just like the rest of the world, I've got a take on the Transfer Portal. FOLLOW ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM: @TheStateofSLU #LionUp

On today's episode, Jeremy White leaves for Liberty, the transfer portal opens, basketball rolls on, and Sam Hines Jr joins us for an interview. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM: @TheStateofSLU

Instant reaction from Southeastern’s 34-31 loss toUIW. Plus we preview volleyball and soccer, upcoming matchups and footballs slim path to the FCS playoffs. LionUp!