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G5 Coaching Changes + Boise's Projected Playoff Bye

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:58:54 -0000

This week saw a large wave of G5 college football programs make the decision to move on from their head coaches...Are all of them making the right call? Joe Londergan is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports this week to discuss that subject in-depth.

Also, the latest College Football Playoff Rankings project the Boise State Broncos to receive a first-round bye, thanks to some help from the Big 12 conference falling out of the committee's top 12. The committee also has a view of the Mountain West Conference that the league's standings don't necessarily reflect.

Meanwhile, Hawaii made the truly bizarre decision to fire their athletic director and FIU's Mike MacIntyre's comments have him in trouble with a lot of the program's more notable former players. Time to dive into all of it!

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Tulane's Surge, Boise State's Playoff Ranking, and G5 All-Americans

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:56:24 -0000

This week's second College Football Playoff rankings sent the Boise State Broncos to #13 after a #12 ranking in the first set. Joe Londergan chats with Eric Henry of 247Sports and Horns247 to dissect the selection committee's thoughts on the Broncos' season to date. Meanwhile, Army and Tulane headline what will be a dramatic final few few weeks for the American Athletic Conference. In addition to Boise State's date with a strong San Jose State team this week, the guys also preview Tulane's critical matchup with Navy in Annapolis on Saturday. Additionally, while Ashton Jeanty reaching All-American status seems like a foregone conclusion, hear a few other names you might find on All-American teams in a few short weeks. Happy football watching!

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Playoff Implications in Navy-Notre Dame & UNLV-Boise State + Coaching Moves

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:16:21 -0000

Two huge games are on the G5 college football schedule this week: Navy faces Notre Dame at MetLife Stadium, and Boise State travels to Las Vegas to take on a surging UNLV team. Both contests could greatly affect the College Football Playoff field. Eric Henry of 247Sports and Horns247 joins Joe Londergan this week to talk those matchups, Army's performance leading up to a bye week, and the coaching changes made this week at East Carolina and Southern Miss. Happy football watching!

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Ashton Jeanty is Great + Project Rudy is Dumb

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:27:50 -0000

It's been a couple of weeks since the last episode, so it's time to catch up on a few major storylines in Group of Five football. Joe Londergan is once again joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss Ashton Jeanty's Heisman campaign, the dominance of Army and Navy's option offenses, Bryant Vincent's fast start at ULM, and more. Plus, Yahoo reported on the latest version of a college football super league that would have major financial ramifications on the G5 and FCS. Your hosts are unsuprsrisingly not enthused with the concept. Happy football watching!

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UNLV's Matthew Sluka Drama + What's Next in the Mountain West?

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:36:51 -0000

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka will play no more football this year after announcing he will use his redshirt and seek other opportunities, citing unfulfilled NIL promises made by UNLV's coaching staff...Even by Las Vegas standards, it's a messy money situation. It gets even messier now with new details that have come to light Friday morning about the situation. Joe Londergan of G5 Football Daily and Eric Henry of 247Sports break down an incredibly weird two weeks in the Mountain West. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your platform of choice!

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Northern Illinois QB Ethan Hampton Talks Notre Dame Upset & More

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 01:55:00 -0000

Ethan Hampton led the Northern Illinois Huskies to an upset of #5 Notre Dame in South Bend for the biggest upset in school history, and probably the biggest upset we will see this college football season, back in Week 2. Hampton sat down with G5FD contributor Jorge Pola to discuss the massive win and the thrill of doing it for the school he grew up rooting for. Happy football watching!

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What Now For The Pac-12 and Mountain West? Realignment Roundtable (feat. Emily Van Buskirk & Eric Henry of 247Sports)

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:04:10 -0000

The Pac-12 delivered groundbreaking news just a few days ago by adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and San Diego State for the 2024 season. There's are several different ways that this story can still unfold. Are more Mountain West schools next for the Pac-12 to claim? Will AAC schools be claimed by either league? Are more FCS schools actually ready to move up? Your host Joe Londergan is joined by G5 Football Daily contributing writer Emily Van Buskirk and Eric Henry of 247Sports for a roundtable discussion of what's next for how this shakeup could set up the next wave of conference realignments. Happy football watching!

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Sun Belt Storylines in Week 3

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:44:19 -0000

Heading into the third full week of the college football season, the Sun Belt Conference has some of the more intriguing storylines in the Group of Five. In this quick episode, your host Joe Londergan walks you through some of those storylines and what the league's coaches had to say about them at this week's Sun Belt media availability.

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Was Northern Illinois Over Notre Dame The Biggest Upset We'll See in 2024?

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:47:57 -0000

Northern Illinois took a trip to Notre Dame and headed home with the biggest upset win in the MAC's history under their belts. Joe Londergan is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports and Horns247 to ponder this question: is there a possiblity we see an even bigger upset this regular season? Plus, Boise State comes up just a little bit short against Oregon, Bryant Vincent's statement win with ULM over UAB, Texas State obliterates UTSA, top individual performers from Week Two, and more. Happy football watching!

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Ara Parseghian's Legacy At Miami University (feat. Mark O. Hubbard)

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:34:23 -0000

Before Ara Parseghian turned around both Northwestern and Notre Dame and became one of the most revered college football coaches of all time, he was a running back at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, fresh out of the United States Navy. Shortly after his playing career ended in 1949, Parseighan joined Woody Hayes' coaching staff at his alma mater. In 1951, he took over as the program's head coach and wrote his own chapter in the history of the Cradle of Coaches. Author Mark O. Hubbard recently wrote a book about Parseghian's life and spoke to G5 Football Daily's Joe Londergan about the legendary coach.

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Was Coastal Carolina The Biggest Surprise of Week One?

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:29:00 -0000

After the first week of the season, it's not fair to jump to any drastic conclusions. However, Week One gave us enough surprising results that it's worth taking a dive into. Your host Joe Londergan is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports and Horns247 to chat about some of those results, including Coastal Carolina's beatdown of Jacksonville State, Ashton Jeanty's historic day for Boise State, and UNLV's decimation of Houston to start the second year of Barry Odom's tenure. Happy Football Watching!

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Chris Vannini Talks UConn to the Big 12, G5 Postseason, MAC Expansion & More

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:20:49 -0000

This week, Senior Writer for the The Athletic and national college football expert Chris Vannini joins Joe Londergan for a wide-ranging discussion on several topics that could have major ramifications on the future of G5 football. Is UConn headed to the Big 12 (eventually)? Is a G5 postseason tournament on the horizon? Are we in for even more conference realignment in the MAC or elsewhere? Vannini also reveals his favorite stadium in the entire G5.

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Week 0 Preview + Boise State's QB Decision

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:34:00 -0000

College football is finally here! Joe Londergan of G5 Football is joined by familiar guest Eric Henry of 247Sports to preview the slate. Plus, Boise State have decided that the starting quarterback for the opening week of the season will be redshirt sophomore Maddux Madsen over USC transfer and former #1 overall recruit Malachi Nelson. Did Spencer Danielson's staff make the right call? Guess we'll find out.

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Former Navy & Hawaii QB Dalen Morris' Unique CFB Journey + Navy LB Colin Ramos Previews The Season

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:37:46 -0000

This week, it's a deep dive on Naval Academy football players in more ways than one. First, Joe Londergan chats with Navy linebacker Colin Ramos, who has been touted as one of the best defenders in the G5 this preseason. Ramos shared some of his thoughts on what the Midshipmen are expecting in the new year.

Then, guest contributor Jorge Pola sits down with former Navy and University of Hawaii quarterback Dalen Morris. Morris played three seasons at the Naval Academy, graduated, and was later stationed in Hawaii for his military service. Then, an opportunity to join the Hawaii football team presented itself for his final year of eligibility in 2023, where he scored two rushing touchdowns and was an academic All-Mountain West selection while on active duty.

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Mountain West Storylines (feat. Emily Van Buskirk)

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:25:20 -0000

This week, Joe Londergan chats with Emily Van Buskirk, who recently spent the week in Las Vegas chatting with Mountain West coaches and players ahead of the 2024 season. She spent an extended period of time speaking with Utah State quarterback Spencer Petras, who has fought through an impressive amount of adversity to even get to this point in her career. That feature story is available to read now on G5FootballDaily.com. In addition to the other Mountain West schools, Van Buskirk also heard from the honorary Mountain West football teams in Oregon State and Washington State at the Pac-12 (Pac-2?) media event in Las Vegas.

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Utah State Head Coach Candidates + G5 Bold Takes + More EA Sports CFB Talk

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0000

With Blake Anderson out at Utah State, Joe Londergan is joined by Eric Henry (247Sports) to name a few very viable candidates to replace him in 2025. Or, will Nate Dreiling prove he deserves the job permanently? The guys also give a few of their boldest predictions for the upcoming G5 season, including some surprising teams on playoff watch. Of course, it wouldn't be EA College Sports 25 launch week without more talk into the highly anticipated video game.

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EA Sports CFB 25 Hype + Insider Talk (w Sam Doughton of GoBlueRaiders.com)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:39:00 -0000

July 19 will mark the release of EA Sports College Football 25, which CFB fans everywhere are waiting on the edge of their seats for. This week, Joe Londergan gives a recap of some of the more important G5 updates released throughout the last few weeks. Then, Eric Henry of 247Sports joins to help interview Sam Doughton, staff writer at GoBlueRaiders.com. Doughton has been chronicling MTSU's work making sure that the Blue Raiders are accurately represented throughout EA's development process, giving an idea as to what most schools around the country have been dealing with.

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Notable G5 Win Over/Under Totals For 2024

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:04:34 -0000

With the 2024 college football season just over the horizon, FanDuel is projecting win totals for each team in the G5. On today's episode, Joe Londergan is again joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss some of the most intriguing and which ones could be an opportunity for sports bettors. FanDuel also has odds for the most likely G5 teams to make the College Football Playoff. It's the usual suspects in that regard, but the team with the best odds may surprise you. Happy football watching!

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G5 Football's Uncertain Future In 2024 (w Mike Craven of Dave Campbell's Texas Football)

Sat, 25 May 2024 04:19:10 -0000

This week, the Power 5 conferences and NCAA board of governors voted to accept the settlement of three antitrust cases, which will create a revenue sharing model and pay billions of back damages to current and future athletes...But what about the Group of Five and other smaller leagues?

Mike Craven, Senior Writer at DCTF, has been exploring the ramifications of a scenario like this and taking the temperature of coaches around the sport for the past few years. Joe Londergan of G5FD and Eric Henry of 247Sports sit down with Craven to discuss his findings and what's next for college football in a post-amateurism world. Happy football watching!

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G5 NFL Draft Recap (w Eric Henry of 247Sports)

Sun, 12 May 2024 23:30:00 -0000

The NFL Draft and the subsequent weeks saw a few dozen players from the Group of Five conference earn their first professional opportunities. This week, Joe Londergan and Eric Henry recap the most notable selections, snubs, slides, and more. The guys also break down the prospects who landed in the best possible situations for their professional growth and how opportunities in national television slots may or may not have affected draft stocks.

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CFB Super League Ridiculousness + Audience Q&A

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:07:49 -0000

Time to take some questions from the audience about the upcoming G5 football season and more. Obviously, the expansion of the College Football Playoff opens the door for at least one team from the G5 to make that tournament. Could that change with the potential creation of a G5 super league? Is this the potential impetus for the G5 to make their own playoff? Eric Henry of 247Sports joins once again for a discussion of what this offseason prognostication means for the sport. Happy football watching!

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South Florida Football's Past, Present, and Future (w Rob Steeg of The Bay Area Examiner)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:13:08 -0000

The South Florida Bulls showed substantial improvement in 2023, jumping to a 7-6 record after a one-win season. On today's episode, the discussion centers around what it took for the program to bounce back last season and what's next for Alex Golesh's program. Founder of USF outlet The Bay Area Examiner Rob Steeg is a guest, alongside Tampa native Eric Henry of 247Sports.

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2024 G5 NFL Draft Preview MEGA EPISODE!!

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, it's extra important we look at it from as many angles as we can. That's why we brought in so many great guests to make sure we're getting all the right angles!

In short, we're taking an hour plus to talk G5 (and some FCS) prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft - from Quinyon Mitchell, to Michael Pratt, to Mohamed Kamara and more. Who goes where? Who has the most pro potential? Who should we be watching for in the 2025 Draft?

Guest info is below. Enjoy!

Eric Henry - 247Sports, @EricCHenry_

Kevin Fielder - Rivals, @RivalsFielder

Steve Hamner - QB Spotlight, @QBSpotlight

JP Acosta - SB Nation, @acosta32_jp

Luke Easterling - Athlon Sports/FanNation, @LukeEasterling

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Army QB Bryson Daily//Georgia Southern OC Ryan Aplin

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:39:00 -0000

Double guests!

It's spring time at West Point, which mean's the Army Black Knights are busy preparing for the 2024 college football season. This week, Army quarterback Bryson Daily joins the podcast to discuss cadet life, his team's offensive changeups in the last half of 2023, and his golf game.

Then, Sun Belt fans may recognize new Georgia Southern offensive coordinator Ryan Aplin from his playing days at Arkansas State, where he was a two-time league player of the year. Now, after a recent promotion, he's looking to spearhead the Eagles' offense as they continue to look for their first winning season under Clay Helton's direction.

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WKU Head Coach Tyson Helton Talks Spring Ball

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:35:00 -0000

This week, Joe Londergan is joined by Western Kentucky head football coach Tyson Helton as his team begins spring practice.

The Hilltoppers are coming off of yet another trip to the postseason that ended with a massive comeback win in the Famous Toastery Bowl. The Hilltoppers also had one of the more notable transfer signings in the Group of Five with the addition of ex-Texas State quarterback TJ Finley. In order to reach their 2024 goals, WKU will also need to see defensive leadership from returners like Upton Stout, among others.

Plus, Eric Henry of 247Sports briefly drops by to talk mixtapes and other ways of getting through the offseason.

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Hawaii Spring Updates//Next Steps At Arkansas State

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:27:00 -0000

This week, Joe Londergan chats with ESPN Honolulu host and former Hawaii Rainbow Warriors quarterback Hunter Hughes. Hawaii took noticeable steps forward in 2023. Now, with most of their production from last season returning, can they improve further and get to a bowl game? What do they need to do in order to make that happen?

Then, Joe is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports and Kara Richey of The Ticket Radio Network to discuss the Arkansas State Redwolves. A-State are still in search of their first winning season under Butch Jones, but came dangerously close in 2023 after showing much improvement in key areas.

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FIU LB Donovan Manuel's Draft Prep//February Coach Movement//EA's CFB Video Game

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:58:00 -0000

Time to catch up on more coach shifting in the G5 as Georgia State's Shawn Elliott and Georgia Southern OC Bryan Ellis are both off to the SEC. FIU linebacker Donovan Manuel also stops by to discuss his strong end to his college career and how he's preparing for April's NFL Draft. Then, Joe Londergan and Eric Henry discuss the upcoming summer release of EA College Football 25 and how the G5 just makes the game more fun.

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Guest FIU Defensive Tackle Jack Daly + January Coaching Moves and All-Star Games

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:59:00 -0000

After a short hiatus, G5 Football Daily's podcast is back.

Joe Londergan hosts and is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss the college football All-Star season, as well as this latest rounds of coaching hires in the Group of Five.

Then, it's time to throw it over to Kevin Barral, who sits down with former FIU Panthers defensive tackle Jack Daly to discuss his recently-ended college career and his preparations for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.

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G5 Bowl Season Recap

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:09:00 -0000

Now that college football's bowl season is basically over, it's time to recap the performances we've seen over the last several weeks of postseason football.

Joe Londergan of G5 Football Daily is joined by regular guest Eric Henry of 247Sports. The guys get into the best performances from the G5 bowl slate, as well as the most disappointing. The discussion also goes into the biggest things learned from the bowl season. Would another team have made more sense in the New Year's Six?

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Reviewing G5 Coaching Hires, Previewing The Fiesta Bowl

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:41:00 -0000

For the time being, college football's coaching carousel has stopped spinning. Joe Londergan is again joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss which ones make the most sense for their respective programs.

Plus, Liberty's New Year's Day matchup with Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl looms. Londergan briefly checks in with Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell and Oregon head coach Dan Lanning about the game.

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G5 Early Signing Period Recap

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:01:00 -0000

The Early Signing Period was fascinating to watch in the G5, particularly with this round of transfer signings. In our first pod back after some sick days, Joe Londergan of G5 Football Daily is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss the most notable signings in the G5 and recent trends in G5 football recruiting.

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Hype For Army-Navy (feat. Emily Van Buskirk)

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:40:00 -0000

Army and Navy meet for the 124th time this week. For the first time, the two will meet up at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The rivalry has a rich history filled with fascinating traditions, including special uniforms for each team. With both teams having offenses differing from the traditional option this year, what does that mean for the on-field product?

For this episode, Joe Londergan is joined once again by Eric Henry of 247Sports, as well as Emily Van Buskirk. Van Buskirk is an AAC writer for Underdog Dynasty and has been to her fair share of Army-Navy games over the years. She gives her take on what else will be unique about this year's matchup.

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Liberty to the New Years Six and G5 Conference Championship Winners

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:32:00 -0000

Conference champions have been crowned and the Liberty Flames will represent the Group of Five in the New Years Six. Did the committee make the right call? Joe Londergan is joined once again by Eric Henry of 247Sports to have that discussion as well as recap the storylines from an action packed weekend in college football. The guys also give some brief thoughts on the bowl schedule and what the coaching implications were from this week.

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Jeff Monken and Brian Newberry Preview Army-Navy

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:37:00 -0000

Army and Navy will square off December 9 in Foxborough, Massachusetts on CBS at 3 PM ET.

On this episode episode of G5 Football Daily's podcast, Joe Londergan chats with the head coaches of both teams as they prepare for the latest chapter of one of the greatest and most storied rivalries in sports.

Both Brian Newberry and Jeff Monken offer insights into what they're preparing or and how both teams have overcome their own challenges and shortcomings throughout the 2023 season. In particular, thanks to a win earlier this season over Air Force, Army are playing for sole possession of the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy for the first time since 2020.

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Conference Championship Previews + Welcome to FBS, Delaware

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:24:00 -0000

Conference Championship Week kicks off with Liberty and New Mexico State on Friday night. Joe Londergan of G5 Football Daily and Eric Henry of 247Sports discuss what to expect in those contests. The other big news this week is the upcoming addition of Delaware to Conference USA. The Blue Hens currently play on FCS and won a national title back in 2003.

Londergan also gives some brief reactions to this week’s CFP rankings. Can Tulane follow through and clinch another New Years Six bid?

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James Madison Football Moving Forward (feat. Jackson Hephner)

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:03:00 -0000

The James Madison Dukes have played yet another fantastic season in the Sun Belt Conference. While NCAA rules kept them out of the postseason on the merits of that record alone, it's likely they will get a bowl berth anyway because of the low amount of teams currently with six wins.

So, where do the Dukes go from here? Joe Londergan of SI is joined by Jackson Hephner, Sports Editor of The Breeze (JMU's student newspaper), for an account from the ground in Harrisonburg. Can JMU sustain this momentum into 2024 and beyond? Can Curt Cignetti strike gold again in the transfer portal?

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Mountain West, AAC, & Sun Belt Title Races Have Gotten Weird

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:22:00 -0000

Week 12 was chock full of fascinating results in the G5. Joe Londergan is once again joined by Eric Henry of 247 Sports to discuss the most meaningful results of he weekend and look forward to the last week of the regular season.

Boise State kept themselves alive in the Mountain West title race with a dominating win in Logan. Does that complicate their coaching search?

Tulane and UTSA have an intense matchup on the schedule this weekend. Appalachian State beat James Madison in an incredible OT game. UNLV is also continuing their dream season, along with New Mexico State who had their first ever win against a Power Five opponent.

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Coaching Candidates For Boise State, San Diego State, and More

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:22:00 -0000

Boise State and San Diego State are both on the hunt fo their program's next head coach. What candidates make the most sense for the Broncos and the Aztecs? Joe Londergan of G5 Football Daily and Eric Henry of 247Sports debate their favorite names for both jobs. Plus, the guys discuss what jobs could be available in the G5 very soon and what coaches and coordinators have earned opportunities to advance.

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Tulane Down to #24, G5 Conference Title Pictures

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:32:00 -0000

Following several close wins in the last month, the Tulane Green Wave were bumped back a spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss how the Green Wave have fared and what the next couple of weeks look like as they try to get back to a New Years Six game.

The guys also discuss how the conference title races are shaking out in the final weeks of the season and some other drama across the G5 last week. Plus, what's to come in Week 13.

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11/7 CFP Rankings Reactions + What happened, Air Force?

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:00:06 -0000

Following the season's second set of rankings from the College Football Playoff Committee, Joe Londergan is joined by frequent guest Eric Henry of 247Sports to break down Tulane's move up to #23 and Air Force's departure from the rankings. Was it significant that the Green Wave barely beat a bad East Carolina team? The two also discuss James Madison's final appeal to the NCAA for bowl eligibility, what's keeping Liberty out of the rankings, and Eric's admiration for Joe's hair.

Then, it's time to preview notable matchups and spreads on the Week 11 G5 football schedule.

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MAC Title Race In The Waning Weeks (feat. Kyle Rowland and Jack Schmelzinger)

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 02:18:00 -0000

With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the Toledo Rockets and the Miami Redhawks lead their respective divisions in the Mid-American Conference. Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated chatted with an expert on each team to paint the best picture of what's to come.

First, Kyle Rowland of the Toledo Blade discusses what the defending champion Rockets' greatest strengths are and what could potentially trip them up. Then, Jack Schmelzinger of The Miami Student discusses how the Redhawks, in the driver's seat tin the East division, can close things out with backup quarterback Aveon Smith.

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10/31 College Football Playoff Ranking Reactions @ The Cheesecake Factory

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:44:00 -0000

After the reveal of the first College Football Playoff Top 25 of the season, Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated and Eric Henry of 247Sports discuss their reactions. The Tulane Green Wave are the top-ranked G5 team at #24 while the undefeated Air Force Falcons just cracked the list at #25. Does that ranking make sense? The guys also dive into some other Halloween goods and goodies, including Eric's maiden voyage to The Cheesecake Factory, Joe's visit to Athens for the Battle of the Bricks, and what we're watching for in Week 10.

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Army's Move To The AAC with Comments From West Point AD Mike Buddie

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:26:48 -0000

A historically independent program, Army will join a conference for the second time beginning in 2024. The Black Knights were members of Conference USA from 1998 to 2004 with largely negative results. However, West Point AD Mike Buddie is convinced this will be an entirely different situation based on how much the football program has grown in the last two decades. Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated offers insights from the last week, including a quick conversation with Buddie, who addressed the media on a Zoom call earlier this week.

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Tight Conference Title Races With A Month Left

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:59:55 -0000

Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated chats with Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss the Week 8 results and preview the most intriguing matchups of Week 9 in the Group of Five. The guys also take a moment to discuss whether either of the other two service academies can slow down Air Force in the race for the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. Then, it's time to dive into what looks like a completely wide open Sun Belt title race. Texas State and Troy's matchup, along with the the battle for Georgia supremacy in Statesboro, will heavily factor into that one down the stretch.

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Robert Turbin of CBS Sports Talks CUSA, Mountain West, and NFL Memories

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:21:54 -0000

This week, Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated chats with CBS Sports college football analyst Robert Turbin. Turbin's playing career exploits were many, including a storied career as a running back at Utah State that earned him a spot in the school's hall of fame. Turbin was the WAC offensive player of the year in 2011 and went on to a successful run in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl with Seattle in 2014. Joe also chats with regular guest Eric Henry of 247Sports about the upcoming Battle of the Bones between Memphis and UAB this week.

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CUSA At The Midseason Point

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:46:12 -0000

The 2023 football season has brought CUSA a new chance to be in the national spotlight with the addition of regular midweek games. In general, the first half of the season has produced some results we expected, and some that have taken us by surprise. Joe Londergan is joined for this episode by Eric Henry (247Sports), Kevin Barral (SI) and Emily Austen (Liberty University) to discuss their perspectives on what's happened in the league up to this point.

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Wild Out West In Week 6

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:51:00 -0000

Week 6 arguably may have been the most entertaining of the season, in terms of G5 action. Wyoming knocking off a ranked Fresno State team headlined things, but stunners from UConn, Louisiana, and more made things even crazier. Despite the upsets and wild moments, no Group of Five teams are ranked heading into Week 7. Joe Londergan of SI and Eric Henry of 247Sports discuss that, plus their biggest disappointments and pleasant surprises now that most teams have reached their midway point. Then, as always, the G5 games to watch this week.

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Kellen Moore Talks Boise State // Undefeated Marshall (feat. Luke Creasy of The Herald-Dispatch)

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:21:40 -0000

As the starting quarterback of the Boise State Broncos, Kellen Moore won 50 games and lost only three. Somehow, he isn't in the College Football Hall of Fame yet, but he is the current offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. He took time during his bye week to discuss a few Broncos related topics. Also, Marshall sports reporter for Huntington's Herald-Dispatch Luke Creasy discusses the Herd's undefeated season to date and the walking quote that is their head coach, Charles Huff.

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QB Issues in Boise + Signs of Life at BGSU

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 22:57:50 -0000

We've got five undefeated G5 teams left, but one isn't eligible for postseason play. What a world. Meanwhile, the Marshall Thundering Herd are still undefeated, but could they soon be losing their head coach to a Big Ten job? Time to wildly speculate! Plus, Bowling Green made some huge plays to beat an ACC team for the first time ever, and Boise State continued to frustrate in loss to a Memphis team we should all be paying more attention to.

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The Mountain West's Way Forward (feat. Jeremy Mauss of USA Today)

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:48:41 -0000

Fresno State are undefeated and ranked in the top 25. Air Force are also undefeated and running the ball better than just about anybody in the country. The Mountain West's on-field product is a lot of fun at the moment. Meanwhile, off the field, the conference could be something of a College Football trail blazer in a unique merger with the remaining Pac-12 schools that would see a relegation model take shape, reminiscent of European soccer. To break it all down, Joe Londergan talks with Jeremy Mauss. Mauss is the Managing Editor of Mountain West Wire, dedicated to covering the league on behalf of USA today.

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Legit NY6 Contenders After Four Weeks

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:31:41 -0000

Ranked Fresno State! Plus, we should start taking Georgia State just a bit more seriously. Also, it stinks that James Madison isn't eligible for the postseason, because they might just be the best team in the G5 right now.

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Week 3 Review + Mountain Man Quiz Time

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:40:36 -0000

This week in G5 Football, the most likely NY6 candidates are starting to come into focus. We even saw a few rivalry games end in ways that they haven't in decades. That calls for some pop culture reminiscing. Joe Londergan and Eric Henry also have some thoughts to get out there but some of the more notable instances in recent weeks about coaches who are making headlines for the wrong reasons. Then to end things on a happier note, in celebration of the App State-Wyoming showdown this week, Joe quizzes Eric on some of the craziest stories of mountain men in American history.

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Reviewing Memphis' AAC Opener and More Realignment Scenarios

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:44:00 -0000

It's been a crazy week. Let's get back into the swing of things by discussing the exciting performance of Seth Henigan, Blake Watson, and the Memphis Tigers who gave us an exciting weeknight matchup with Navy.

Then, we take a look at what Oregon State and Washington State's future looks like as potential additions to the AAC or the Mountain West. Will we get a speedy resolution to that? Not likely.

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UTSA Win Recap and Helton Family Matters

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:48:27 -0000

On the first episode of the week, Joe Londergan and Eric Henry take a closer look at how UTSA picked up their first win of the year when they hosted Texas State. Longtime friends GJ Kinne and Jeff Traylor treated us all to a show.

There was plenty of other action from this week that we need to chat through as well, including a member of the Helton family whose name isn't Tyson or Clay.

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Texas State Receiver Joey Hobert Joins The Show

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:28:41 -0000

In the Bobcats dramatic season opener, their new-look offense was on display. That led to huge win over Baylor. Receiver Joey Hobert, who made a viral one-handed catch in a critical juncture, joins today's episode to talk about his play and how San Marcos has become his new home. Then, Joe and Eric talk about the newly reshaped AAC, the possible addition of Army, and the most intriguing contests on the calendar this week.

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Texas State 101 (feat. Keff Ciardello)

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:32:32 -0000

It was a wild Week One, guys. Texas State won their first game over a Power Five opponent over the weekend. It was also GJ Kinne's first game as an FBS coach. There's so much to break down about that game, we had to bring in a guest. Keff Ciardello of the Austin American-Statesman joins to share his extensive insight on the Bobcats. Joe also heard from GJ Kinne about the win and their upcoming matchup with UTSA. Additionally, Joe learned a little about ODU coach Ricky Rahne's taste in video games this week.

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Week 1 and Anniversary of THAT App State Win

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:19:00 -0000

As August ends and September begins, it marks the anniversary of one of the greatest upsets in the history of college football. We're of course referring to Appalachian State's 2007 win at Michigan. Joe Londergan and Eric Henry reflect on the impact of that game before getting into the importance of the week ahead. Could we see multiple upsets from this weekend's G5 slate? Then, the guys take a step back to Week Zero and discuss what you should watch for in terms of future ramifications.

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Charlotte Football Preview and Navy's Bad Day in Ireland

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:43:27 -0000

Welcome to week 1! Week Zero provided plenty of exciting games. Unfortunately, Joe was in Ireland watching Navy's game with one of today's guests: AAC and service academy football expert Emily Van Buskirk. The two battled some technical difficulties on the Emerald Isle to bring some reaction to the Mids' 42-3 loss to Notre Dame. Then, Eric Henry of 247Sports joins alongside another old friend of his and Joe's: Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer. Hunter brings some observations about one of the AAC's newest teams as Week 1 looms. Happy football watching!

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New Conferences For UTSA and Liberty (feat. Emily Austen and Jared Kalmus)

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:26:20 -0000

As the college football season gets underway, Joe Londergan is joined by several guests to preview a pair of programs at important junctures. First, Liberty Flames reporter Emily Austen joins to discuss key storylines for LU's first season in CUSA. Then, Joe is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports and their old friend Jared Kalmus, of Alamo Audible, to discuss the UTSA Roadrunners and their first season in the American Athletic Conference. Happy football watching!

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Best G5 Quarterbacks in 2023 feat. @QBSpotlight

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:49:00 -0000

This week, Joe is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports and Steven Hamner, host of the podcast QB Spotlight, to do what he does best: talk quarterbacks. Hamner discusses what to expect from the guys in the pocket in week zero, as well as his top five quarterbacks to watch in the G5 this season. Hamner also gives us the best G5 quarterback he's ever seen and the answer may surprise you. Happy football watching!

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FIU's Vice Push + G5 Teams Being Aggressive in the Portal

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:55:00 -0000

This episode features an interview with Florida International Associate AD for Brand Advancement Dan Forcella. Forcella was one of the driving forces behind bringing FIU's Vice jerseys to life for the 2023 season. Joe Londergan and Eric Henry also discuss Trent Dilfer's comments from over the summer regarding tampering with the transfer portal and retaining talent in the G5. Happy football watching!

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Expectations For Hawaii Football in 2023

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors look to improve from a three-win season in 2022. This season will also be their second under head coach and former quarterback Timmy Chang. Returning pieces like Tylan Hines will help. the cause, and new ones like Cam Stone will push things forward as well. The sky might not be the limit, but there's reason for optimism once again in Honolulu. Joe Londergan and Eric Henry discuss one of your new episodes for the week.

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Previewing New Mexico State + Talking Kickers with Buffalo's Alex McNulty

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:17:21 -0000

Joe Londergan chats with Jason Groves of the Las Cruces Sun-News about New Mexico State football's first season in Conference USA, specifically what to expect from quarterback Diego Pavia. Then, Joe is joined by Buffalo kicker Alex McNulty, who discusses his unique academic and athletic background, as well as his hobby of breeding geckos. Happy football watching!

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Tulane Talk with Green Wave Insider Maddy Hudak

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:34:56 -0000

Joe Londergan is joined by Maddy Hudak who is currently a sideline reporter for the Tulane football program, as well as the host of Before The Whistle, and a contributor for The Saints Wire and 104.5 ESPN in Baton Rouge. Hudak was on the frontlines of the Green Wave's dream season in 2022 where they won the AAC title as well as the Cotton Bowl. In today's episode, the discussion centers around where the program and its key pieces go from here. Happy football watching!

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Best Incoming Transfers In The G5

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In the podcast's second episode, Joe Londergan and Eric Henry discuss who they think were the most important transfer signees for G5 programs this offseason. Spoiler: they're both high on Hank Bachmeier and the impact he will have on Louisiana Tech. The guys also discuss the odd situation that San Diego State finds itself in and some of their personal favorite stadiums from the G5 ranks. Happy football watching!

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2023 Week Zero Previews + Hi There!

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:59:37 -0000

Joe Londergan of Athlon Sports introduces the show's premise alongside Eric Henry of 247Sports, who will be a regular guest moving forward. Then, the guys start things off by diving into what we can expect from the G5 games that will welcome in a fresh season the week of August 26. Happy football watching!

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G5 Football Daily

G5 Coaching Changes + Boise's Projected Playoff Bye

Tulane's Surge, Boise State's Playoff Ranking, and G5 All-Americans

Playoff Implications in Navy-Notre Dame & UNLV-Boise State + Coaching Moves

Ashton Jeanty is Great + Project Rudy is Dumb

UNLV's Matthew Sluka Drama + What's Next in the Mountain West?

Northern Illinois QB Ethan Hampton Talks Notre Dame Upset & More

What Now For The Pac-12 and Mountain West? Realignment Roundtable (feat. Emily Van Buskirk & Eric Henry of 247Sports)

Sun Belt Storylines in Week 3

Was Northern Illinois Over Notre Dame The Biggest Upset We'll See in 2024?

Ara Parseghian's Legacy At Miami University (feat. Mark O. Hubbard)

Was Coastal Carolina The Biggest Surprise of Week One?

Chris Vannini Talks UConn to the Big 12, G5 Postseason, MAC Expansion & More

Week 0 Preview + Boise State's QB Decision

Former Navy & Hawaii QB Dalen Morris' Unique CFB Journey + Navy LB Colin Ramos Previews The Season

Mountain West Storylines (feat. Emily Van Buskirk)

Utah State Head Coach Candidates + G5 Bold Takes + More EA Sports CFB Talk

EA Sports CFB 25 Hype + Insider Talk (w Sam Doughton of GoBlueRaiders.com)

Notable G5 Win Over/Under Totals For 2024

G5 Football's Uncertain Future In 2024 (w Mike Craven of Dave Campbell's Texas Football)

G5 NFL Draft Recap (w Eric Henry of 247Sports)

CFB Super League Ridiculousness + Audience Q&A

South Florida Football's Past, Present, and Future (w Rob Steeg of The Bay Area Examiner)

2024 G5 NFL Draft Preview MEGA EPISODE!!

Army QB Bryson Daily//Georgia Southern OC Ryan Aplin

WKU Head Coach Tyson Helton Talks Spring Ball

Hawaii Spring Updates//Next Steps At Arkansas State

FIU LB Donovan Manuel's Draft Prep//February Coach Movement//EA's CFB Video Game

Guest FIU Defensive Tackle Jack Daly + January Coaching Moves and All-Star Games

G5 Bowl Season Recap

Reviewing G5 Coaching Hires, Previewing The Fiesta Bowl

G5 Early Signing Period Recap

Hype For Army-Navy (feat. Emily Van Buskirk)

Liberty to the New Years Six and G5 Conference Championship Winners

Jeff Monken and Brian Newberry Preview Army-Navy

Conference Championship Previews + Welcome to FBS, Delaware

James Madison Football Moving Forward (feat. Jackson Hephner)

Mountain West, AAC, & Sun Belt Title Races Have Gotten Weird

Coaching Candidates For Boise State, San Diego State, and More

Tulane Down to #24, G5 Conference Title Pictures

11/7 CFP Rankings Reactions + What happened, Air Force?

MAC Title Race In The Waning Weeks (feat. Kyle Rowland and Jack Schmelzinger)

10/31 College Football Playoff Ranking Reactions @ The Cheesecake Factory

Army's Move To The AAC with Comments From West Point AD Mike Buddie

Tight Conference Title Races With A Month Left

Robert Turbin of CBS Sports Talks CUSA, Mountain West, and NFL Memories

CUSA At The Midseason Point

Wild Out West In Week 6

Kellen Moore Talks Boise State // Undefeated Marshall (feat. Luke Creasy of The Herald-Dispatch)

QB Issues in Boise + Signs of Life at BGSU

The Mountain West's Way Forward (feat. Jeremy Mauss of USA Today)

Legit NY6 Contenders After Four Weeks

Week 3 Review + Mountain Man Quiz Time

Reviewing Memphis' AAC Opener and More Realignment Scenarios

UTSA Win Recap and Helton Family Matters

Texas State Receiver Joey Hobert Joins The Show

Texas State 101 (feat. Keff Ciardello)

Week 1 and Anniversary of *THAT* App State Win

Charlotte Football Preview and Navy's Bad Day in Ireland

New Conferences For UTSA and Liberty (feat. Emily Austen and Jared Kalmus)

Best G5 Quarterbacks in 2023 feat. @QBSpotlight

FIU's Vice Push + G5 Teams Being Aggressive in the Portal

Expectations For Hawaii Football in 2023

Previewing New Mexico State + Talking Kickers with Buffalo's Alex McNulty

Tulane Talk with Green Wave Insider Maddy Hudak

Best Incoming Transfers In The G5

2023 Week Zero Previews + Hi There!

Week 1 and Anniversary of THAT App State Win