The Jackrabbit Illustrated Podcast

The Valley gauntlet briefly pauses, but the grind never stops! In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated B-Team: Scared Money Don’t Make Money Show, Ben, Brendan, and Alex break down the fallout from the highly anticipated, top-15 out-of-conference heavyweight matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds at Hancock Stadium. The guys also dive into their regular weekly routine of picking Missour...

The B Team is finally back at full strength! After a two-week hiatus, Brendan makes his triumphant return just in time to celebrate the Jackrabbits' decisive 31–14 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds. We break down everything from the big plays in Normal to how the Jacks are handling Coach Stig's legendary "Improvement Week" as they head into the bye—and yes, we definitely w...

The Jackrabbits are flying high after a decisive 31–14 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds! On this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team, we break down yesterday's complete team win, from the explosive plays to the defensive stands that kept the Redbirds grounded. But there’s no room for complacency in Brookings. As the Jacks head into the bye, we dive into what legendary Coach Jo...

This week on Jackrabbit Illustrated, Alex and Ben hold down the fort while Brandon takes a highly suspicious absence for something he claims is "work"—yeah, we don’t believe him either. With Brendon away, the guys are letting loose and breaking down a massive week of Missouri Valley football. First, we look back and recap the major takeaways from last weekend's action. Then, it's...

The real analysts are back in the studio! Ben, Brendan, and Chad hop on the mics for another unfiltered episode of The B-Team! We'll break down a tale of two halves and map out what it's going to take to survive a massive Missouri Valley gauntlet test. In this week's episode, the guys react to the Jackrabbits shaking off a sluggish first half to deliver a commanding 42-7 victory over t...

The A-Team is back in the studio as Matt and Chad break down everything from the Jackrabbits' gritty, dominant victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers yesterday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. We look at the film, analyze the explosive second-half offensive explosion, and unpack how the Jacks controlled the line of scrimmage to put the Panthers away. From key defensive stops to standout indivi...

The Valley gauntlet has officially begun! In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated B-Team: Scared Money Don't Make Money Show , Ben, Brendan, and Alex dive headfirst into the fallout from the conference opener against the Youngstown State Penguins . We deliver a full post-game reaction, unpacking the tactical takeaways, key player metrics, and what this critical performance means for the...

The B-Team is back to break down a gritty MVFC battle and map out the blueprint for moving forward without our QB1.In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated Podcast, the crew dives deep into a wild, hard-nosed 27-20 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins at the Dykhouse. It wasn't always pretty, but the Jacks proved what they are made of. When star quarterback Chase Mason exited right...

The A-Team is back to break down a classic, hard-nosed Missouri Valley battle and layout the blueprint for next week! In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated podcast, Matt and Chad dive deep into the film rooms to dissect yesterday's thrilling, gritty 27-20 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins at the Dykhouse. We are covering all the aspects of last night's tape, from the stell...

Brendan and the Borg chop it up about the YSU game and other FCS happenings across the country

Scared money don't make money—and the Valley gauntlet is officially here !In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated podcast, Ben, Brendan, and Alex link up with special guest Gino Leone from the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast to unpack a massive week of Missouri Valley Football Conference action. First, the guys recap the South Dakota State Jackrabbits' dominant 57-14 blowout victory over...

The B-Team is back with full-blown MVFC game-week energy! In this episode, the guys pull up the chairs to recap the South Dakota State Jackrabbits' commanding bounce-back victory over the New Haven Chargers at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. We dive into what finally clicked, how the execution leveled up, and why the game was exactly the "get right" blowout the team needed. But there’s no...

a Taping of the Live Stream on 9/12/26 There were bandwidth issues We apologize for the quality of the video and Audio. Coach was fantastic and it's worth a listen for that!

A 70-point explosion to open the season followed by a tough battle in Evanston? Forget about it—the Jackrabbits just took care of business at home! Join Matt and Chad on the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team as they break down every major takeaway, highlight, and defensive stand from last night’s decisive Beef Bowl victory over the New Haven Chargers at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. We look at what clicke...

Grab your favorite late-night beverage and join Brendan and Zach Borg for the ultimate after-dark breakdown of South Dakota State’s commanding 57-14 victory over the New Haven Chargers. Following a frustrating road trip last week, the Jacks returned to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium and executed the perfect "get right game" to get back into the win column.

Welcome to the Jackrabbit Illustrated B Team: Scared Money Don't Make Money (SMDMM) Show, your go-to podcast for everything Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) and gridiron gambling! Hosted by Ben, Brendon, and Alex, this show is built for the die-hard fans who know that fortune favors the bold. Each week, the guys break down the biggest matchups in Valley football, combining sharp inst...

The B-Team is back, slightly bruised, but fully lubricated and ready to pick up the pieces. On this episode, the guys recap last Saturday’s tough battle against Northwestern. It didn't bounce our way, but we’re breaking down the key moments and turning the page. The crew will then shift focus to this Sunday’s matchup against Newhaven, mapping out exactly what the Jackrabbits need to do to boun...

The Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team is back to break down a tough road loss and preview what lies ahead for South Dakota State. Hosts Matt and Chad dive deep into the film following the Jackrabbits' disappointing performance against the Northwestern Wildcats. While the loss stung, the focus quickly shifts forward to next week's matchup at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The New Haven Chargers come...

"Scared Money Don't Make Money" is locking in! Join Alex, Ben, and Brendan as Jackrabbit Illustrated's premier betting show returns to hunt down the best value on the board. The guys are breaking down lines, setting expectations, and handing out their locked-in picks against the spread for the entire slate of Missouri Valley Football Conference matchups. Plus, they are pivoting t...

70 points to open the season? The varsity squad is rolling, but it’s time for the real (B-Team) analysts to clock in. Join Ben, Brendan, and Chad as they take over the mics to break down SDSU’s 70-7 blowout of Stetson. Expect fewer spreadsheets, way more hype, and the actual takeaways you care about. Plus, the guys are looking ahead to the Big Ten showdown in Evanston against Northwestern. Can the...

70 points to open the season? The Jackrabbits are firing on all cylinders! Join Matt and Chad as they break down every major takeaway and highlight from South Dakota State’s spectacular 70-7 dismantling of Stetson. Plus, we are shifting our focus to the big stage. Get our complete game preview, tactical breakdown, and key expectations as the Jacks head to Evanston to challenge the Northwestern Wil...

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Join the guys as they kickoff the Pod season for the B team.

Join the guys as they outline what to expect this year on special teams and what to look for in the season debut.

Join the guys as they sit down with coach Jackson discuss what they think the defensive side of the ball will look like for the 2026 season of jackrabbit football.