Dawgs Podcast

This episode details; the commits’ recent outcomes & upcoming matchups, a check-in on Hunter Simmons NOW facing Michigan off their own bye with Jeremy & PJ’s weekly NFL impacts, around the MVFC as a whole with other opening matchups/updated rankings/bracketologies, our annual preview of the Sycamores as we look for revenge from a season ago AND quick breakout candidates for conference play.

This episode details; EVERYTHING from our rivalry drubbing of the Redhawks in bringing the wheel BACK TO CARBONDALE including some quick small injury notables & how DJ Williams has emerged as the best player in the country, other main drives/stats takeaways with others earning awards, recent/upcoming matchups, most new Top-25’s with some gripes this week, Bracketology updates making a return, a discussion on potential future changes to the FCS playoffs, NEW COMMIT with the other’s games, NFL Dawgs, Hunter Simmons being the current new starter for Wisconsin due to injuries and a full recap of going 3-1 in non-conference.

This episode details; our impressive road dub down in Martin indeed helping a potential resumé, main takeaways in what was a great all around effort outside of some turnovers, other recent/upcoming FCS news/matchups, new Top-25 rankings, NFL Dawgs check-in, the usual update on the commits and a FULL preview of our favorite matchup of the season in the annual War For The Wheel as the Dawgs head to Cape looking to bring it back to Carbondale.

This long-awaited episode details; recapping the great Jamaal interview, some housekeeping headlines including staff promotions/NIL deals/Rodney Watson going into the HOF, FULL dissection of the just-announced ‘25-‘26 non-conference schedule with our thoughts on matchups & timeframe, our updated thoughts on the current team & details of what went on this summer, recent Scott interview tidbits, everything notable around the Valley including a discussion on the expanded league in 26-27, THREE NEW 2026 COMMITS with what all kids have to offer to next year’s class, other recruiting notes AND our annual breakdown of the Blue Ribbon content.

This episode details; our overall experience over in West Lafayette, any pregame notables, main takeaways from the loss including the very hot scoring start & penalty misfortune by the refs, other tidbits with being proud of the effort, other recent/upcoming MVFC matchups, a brand new commit along with the others’ Friday games, Jeremy/PJ outcomes and our full preview of the usual playoff-bound Skyhawks of UT Martin as the Dawgs stay on the road.

This episode details; extra tidbits from our Week One victory including what Coach Hill said on Tuesday, a quick mention on what the NFL Dawgs’ first NFL matchups are this week, updated Top-25’s with other Week Two games, a thorough discussion with Nathan Baird of the IndyStar about Purdue, our own major preview of the Boilermakers with the usual and our final thoughts as we set out for West Lafayette this weekend.

This opening season episode details; our late thoughts on the initial two-deep depth chart, how impressed we were with the large home crowd, usual pregame notables including depth QB ET Harris being in another left arm sling, everything in dissecting our big expected win over Thomas More in a dominant 2H, main takeaways of how both sides of the ball looked with starters, seeing DJ & McClendon get banged up but appear to be alright, the excellent impact performances of the true freshmen, outcomes of the other first games around the MVFC/FCS, adding five-star K/P Weston Schofield to the 2026 class as well as his & the others’ recent HS outcomes, PJ Jules making the Bengals 53-Man, MyCole Pruitt being in attendance this weekend, Branson Combs making the Jags’ practice squad and a sneak peek to our Purdue preview where we have another reporter joining to talk Boilermakers.

This special episode with all-time great Jamaal Tatum details; his journey as a new TV broadcaster with re-uping for next season, his competitive fire in discussing last season’s team with his own experiences, his take on the new cbb with how it’s changed over the many years in comparison, how much pride he still takes in all of his individual/team success, his fondest memories in career from NCAA tourney games to moments with the team, what it meant putting SIU on the ultimate map, who he emulated his game/life after, which recent SIU players he’s enjoyed watching, funniest stories, his thoughts on the topic of how SIU should honor its former great players, dissecting his amazing “Reunion At The Rim” cause AND a last discussion on who wins between the two Sweet Sixteen teams of 2002 & his 2007.

This episode details; the Dawgs being ranked 20th in both the Stats Perform & AFCA preseason polls, Noah’s thoughts on being sixth in the MVFC, a couple new late player additions with mentioning which others are officially gone, K/P Paul Geelen being on the Shrine Bowl Watch List, our main Training Camp takeaways from the team’s videos/interviews, a quick recruiting update with a new commit added, Jeremy & PJ showing out in the NFL preseason, our annual Season Preview with multiple fun topics of who will stick out in our opinion, predicting which will lead us in stat categories, our final two-deep picks AND a short preview of the Thomas More Saints of D2 in what should be a dominating & healthy first game victory.

This Nick solo episode details; the updated countdown to Week One, a dissection of the annual MVFC Preseason Poll as well as the Dawgs’ 12 Watch List members, recapping the inaugural Media Day with quotes from Coach Hill & QB1 DJ Williams, the long-awaited first commits of THREE new players to the 2026 class, FCS news with the expansion to 12 games starting next season, a congratulations to first ballot HOFer Jeremy Chinn & all-time leading tackler Fabray Collins on joining the 2025 Athletics class and a sneak peek to next month’s 2025 Season Preview.

This episode details; recent news of the MVFC finally having a Media Day in late July, what the team’s been up to in the last couple weeks, Noah’s thoughts on VD returning & the recent 10 portal additions, a short talk on the recent House settlement, tidbits from Nick Hill’s recent interview with Luke Martin, a quick recruiting update AND our first dissection of the 2025 depth chart with who’s currently slated to impact the season.

This Nick solo episode details; knowledge of the team beginning summer workouts last week as well as the freshmen joining campus this upcoming weekend of early June, talk on the important return of ‘friend of the show’ WR Vinson Davis III, ALL 10 new portal additions with which more experienced could impact right away, what jersey numbers they now dawn along with other website notables, announced start times for games this upcoming season, some news around the MVFC/FCS including Craig Haley’s early Top-25 that has SIU at No. 16, a quick update of former Dawgs who found pro opps and what’s to come next time.

This Nick solo episode details; unofficially adding the Nevada Wolfpack to the upcoming non-con schedule, dissecting ALL four of the new player additions (freshman G Jalen Haynes, veteran Valpo G Isaiah Stafford, young SLU C Max Pikaar & Seton Hall F Prince Aligbe), why these are all home run additions in their own way, what the team now looks like with the final 14, what an early starting five could look like, Kennard/Elijah/Sheridan finding new homes, news around the MVC, recruiting updates headlined by ‘28 Dylan Steffe and a sneak peek to the summer as the team begins at the very start of June.

This episode details; All-MVFC LB Ben Bogle entering portal with already finding his new P4 home, insights along with young DT Elijah Gunn doing the same thing, other insights within the team including Hunter Simmons getting paid at Wisconsin, dissecting the hire of new CB coach Eriq Moore, non-action notables from last Saturday with who didn’t dress & who’s injured or flipped positions, scrimmage takeaways with who stood out, a mention of all the Juniors in attendance, a couple recent transfer offers, small discussion on a potential Summit League/MVFC partnership AND a sneak peek to the Summer as Spring is about over.

This episode details; dissecting the two newest Saluki adds in point guard’s Caden Hawkins of Carterville/John A & recent freshman Quel’Ron House of Jacksonville State, what we know on both including going WAY BACK with Caden in his early roots, successfully adding to a position that we struggled with last season, tidbits from a another recent interview AD Tim Leonard made with WSIU, other updates on what’s up with players from last season, notes from Luke Walsh’s interview with Luke Martin, what EVERY other MVC team has done in the last two weeks in adding nice talent and our updated insights in what the team has planned next with portal interests with visits & interests.

This episode details; discussion of the sudden acknowledgment of CB coach Terry Hawthorne appearing to be gone from the program & joining Antonio James at their alma mater Illinois, the team adding D2 Thomas More as the final game of the 2025 schedule with a rehash of all the games, Noah’s newest thoughts of everything from the offseason in his first appearance of the new year, notables from the Spring videos/interviews, a mention of some 2026 player offers/visits and our expectations for this year’s Spring Game with things we’d like to see.

This episode details; discussion on Elijah Elliot entering the portal just ONE day after our last episode, insights from EE himself on getting pushed out by the staff, where his What-If season ranks amongst others cut due to injury in recent years, Ali & Kennard’s recent high major lists, Scott receiving an awesome award, everything around the MVC including Illinois State bringing back a ton of notable players and updated portal interests by the team with one being a recent Zoom meeting.

This episode details; Steve Hawkins getting officially promoted to Associate Head Coach, an entire discussion on Ali Dibba unfortunately entering the portal, Sheridan Sharp/Antwaun Massey/Tyler Bey/Isaac Billington also entering, talks on who else could leave OR comeback, the exciting news of both Drew Steffe & Rolyns Aligbe returning, everything around the MVC from coach/player movements like Ben McCollum heading to Iowa while Drake hires SDSU’s Eric Henderson & others entering portal or committing, all the recent/notable portal/HS interests and our final thoughts on more tough times but what could continue to lie ahead for SIU in this ever-changing college basketball.

This episode details; the tough news of our favorite Kennard “Moo” Davis inevitably entering portal, we look back on his amazing run with us covering him every step of the way, a wide discussion on the continuous harsh realities of being a mid major, Daniel Pauliukonis becoming a 4A STATE CHAMPION with Benet Academy in their first ever title, Luke Walsh’s season ending but a look at the numbers following his historic should-be Gatorade POTY nod, Drake getting an 11 seed in the NCAAs & how far we think they can go, Murray hiring a new HC, other great players in the MVC leaving for the portal too, Bradley & UNI being in the NIT albeit not at full strength for separate reasons, a short recap of this past season including the talk on how Scott Nagy must evolve now moving forward and a look ahead to what’s assured to be another wild offseason.

This Nick solo long-awaited episode details; EVERYTHING that has happened in the last 2.5 months headlined by a Coach Hill interview with Luke that touched on a lot of things but mainly including the decision on coaching changes, other tidbits of that including what power schools both Blake Rolan & Antonio James are now at, Hunter Simmons recently entering the portal, a mention of some official new portal additions BUT also a lot of new 2025 kids that add to a total of 23, a final touch up of NFL Salukis including who Jeremy Chinn is now suiting up for, a trip around the MVFC in news and a sneak peek to what’s ahead now that Spring ball & practices are upon us.

This episode details; initial updates on Luke & Daniel as they continue their title-hopeful journeys, details from our rematch with the Sycamores that kicked off the tournament, takeaways as to how the Dawgs came up on top, other Thursday matchups, summary of our hard-fought rematch with Drake in a loss ending our season, other matchups the rest of the weekend including the inevitable Sunday victory by the Drake Bulldogs over the Bradley Braves cementing a one-bid Valley team, them now joining the 90s Salukis in three-peating, our overall recap of yet another fun conference tournament and a sneak peek to our Season Recap.

This episode details; our dissection of the announced MVC awards & there are for sure some gripes to be had, what has to change in this second Sycamores matchup, topics including will be able to shoot in Enterprise Center & if Scott will be able to keep his composure, who our Dawgs of the Weekend are, our overall game-by-game bracket predictions and our final thoughts before we set out for the best conference tournament in the country in what should be another fun one.

This episode details; yet another blowout defeat that continues to show our season-from-hell, how the team was reportedly “locked-in” beforehand & how we couldn’t guard the Sycamore’s offense, the other Sunday game outcomes, our first reactions of the tourney bracket, quick Luke & Daniel update, the always fun predictions of how we think the awards will turn out and a sneak peek to our annual Arch Madness preview in the coming days.

This loaded episode details; an initial discussion on Ali’s eligibility potential after promising post-game comments, full dissection of the impressive start-to-finish performance that ended our losing streak, other main takeaways from the split with the Redbirds including the amazing 3PT shooting & overall defense, recent Valley games with what the final Sunday matchups are, probability possibilities with predictions of how we think the bracket will end up, other MVC news/notes, extra recruiting insights along with updates on Luke & Daniel and our first preview of the Sycamores in the league finale in what might not be our last matchup with them this season.

This episode details; our fourth straight loss overall & third at HOME, finer specifics as to why, over-arching takeaways including why this team continues to show no emotion on the court, everything usual around the Valley, Luke & Daniel finishing up their senior campaigns and a preview of our second Redbirds matchup where Jarrett Hensley is the lone honoree on Senior Night which brings the mention of who’s still eligible next season.

This episode details; the third straight defeat that was too good to be true for the Dawgs, how we unacceptably got swept by the Racers, the insane past week for them & why we hosted them for the second time, takeaways from the game in another tale-of-two-halves in an overall ugly basketball game, what went wrong down the stretch, everything around the MVC including the discussion surrounding the missed opportunity SIU had with how the current standings look, a quick check-in on Luke & Daniel and our second preview of the struggling but talented Beacons as they come to town looking to avoid our sweep.

This episode details; our second straight defeat in another outing of poor second halves & failing to do the simple things, Damien Mayo not suiting up, other takeaways including the continuous struggles of Jarrett Hensley, a discussion around Scott’s postgame comments with how it has similar signs to the struggles of the early season, everything around the MVC, Luke & Daniel update and a sneak peek to part two with Murray with us looking to avoid yet another sweep.

This episode details; the semi-disappointing outing up on Peoria in getting swept by the Braves, Damien Mayo going down five minutes in, main takeaways including the lapses in three-point defense that allowed Duke Deen to return to form from distance, Ali Dibba solidifying himself as a potential First Team All-MVC member, other recent/upcoming league games, standings/stats/probabilities and a preview of our second matchup with the Bruins as we look to avoid the sweep at home.

This episode details; a discussion about Tim Leonard’s comments about everything athletics in a recent interview, takeaways from the game that sealed our sweep of the Flames including the way this team has started to shoot the three & played amazing defense, recent/upcoming Valley matchups, standings/stats/probabilities, the usual Luke & Daniel update and our second preview of the semi-struggling Braves as we look for the split up on Peoria.

This Noah solo episode details; ANOTHER road victory at Evansville, the usual around the Valley, the Luke & Daniel update and a preview of our home matchup against the UIC Flames.

This Nick solo episode details; the 10-point home defeat to the inevitable Drake Bulldogs in the lone regular season matchup, takeaways from the very good 1H & struggling 2H, Bennett Stirtz perhaps winning the POTY unanimously, other recent/upcoming MVC games, standings/stats/probabilities and the second preview of the talented Purple Aces as the Dawgs head to Evansville looking for revenge & to remain Road Warriors.

This episode details; the second consecutive come-from-behind late road victory, how similar it was to the UIC game & how much this team continues to impress in clutch moments, recent/upcoming MVC matchups, news/standings/stats/probabilities update, Luke/Daniel & quick Pro Dawgs check-in and the lone regular season preview of the ‘elite once again’ Drake Bulldogs as Ben McCollum has already made them not miss a beat from previous seasons.

This episode details; the GUTSY road win over a red hot Flames team, the back-and-forth affair that had 12 lead changes, other takeaways including the big time clutch plays & FTs, recent/upcoming Valley matchups as we’re now halfway through the league season, standings/stats/probabilities update, what Luke & Daniel had done recently, a quick mention of a couple JUCO interests and our preview of the much-improved Beacons of Valparaiso up in northern Indiana.

This episode details; the close disappointing first loss to the Racers as league rivals, the great crowd that was on hand, what went wrong in the team going away from it’s norms & other takeaways, wider thoughts on Scott’s comments of the vibes going into the game, recent/previous Valley matchups, Luke Walsh dropping 50 AGAIN but in a loss and our first preview of the UIC Flames up in Chicago in what’s been a very impressive turnaround season so far for them.

This Nick solo episode details; the recent sad news of alum Mike Rodriguez & the fight he's about to go on, this incredible/surprising BLOWOUT victory over the Panthers in earning the regular season split, finer details of the third straight win, Kennard earning MVC POTW, recent/upcoming MVC matchups, standings/probabilities update and a full preview of our rival Murray State in the first matchup.

This episode details; Nick & Noah being back on the same pod again for the first time in 2025, everything from the really impressive win in Springfield from beginning to end, thoughts on how the Dawgs are now playing with if they can sustain it, other recent/upcoming MVC matchups, standings & Hackman probabilities update, Luke & Daniel check-in and our already second preview of the UNI Panthers in our first of two games at Banterra.

This Noah solo episode details; the FIRST conference win for Coach Nagy, the usual around the Valley, the Luke & Daniel update and a preview of our final trip to Springfield as MVC foes in a rare back-to-back game matchup.

This Noah solo episode details; the close loss in Nashville, the usual around the Valley plus Luke & Daniel update and full preview of our first matchup with the struggling Missouri State Bears.

This Nick solo episode details; back-to-back embarrassing & unacceptable losses that has left this fanbase already wanting it to end, small takeaways including why Kennard Davis Jr. did travel but DID NOT play, a small State-Of-The-Program address, other MVC matchups with what’s ahead, a quick mention of another big potential college rule of an extra overall year of eligibility, Luke Walsh losing but showing out at the Highland Shootout and a preview of the very deep & well-coached Belmont Bruins as the bad play continues down in Nashville.

This Noah solo episode details; the EMBARRASSING home loss to the Purple Aces, takeaways from Coach Nagy & Kennard's post game interviews, the usual Luke & Daniel update and full preview of our first matchup with the Illinois State Redbirds as the Dawgs head up to icy Normal.

This loaded episode details; our thoughts on safeties coach Lee Pronschinske unofficially being promoted to Defensive Coordinator, the hiring of new DL coach Logan McCormick who is no stranger to the MVFC, ALL SEVEN new portal adds, mentioning most who left us in the portal & have already found new homes as well as the newly entered Dewey Greene, the addition of PWO 2025 WR Chris Potter, MyCole & Jeremy’s recent games before they both head to the NFL playoffs, the huge news of SDSU HC Jimmy Rogers leaving for Washington State & Gronowski & Griffin Wilde maybe heading with him, NDSU & Montana State facing off in the FCS natty and our quick recap of 2024 as we hopefully get a better 2025.

This episode details; another loss headlined by a massive lull that was again too much to overcome, takeaways from the great start but the horrid second half in Cedar Falls, other Valley matchup results, Luke & Daniel both taking tough losses but look to bounce back, Marcus & Cash doing great things for the Windy City Bulls, our first preview of the poorly rated Purple Aces as they come to Carbondale on New Years Day and we put a bow on a wild 2024 for this program.

This episode details; our disappointing defensive effort v. High Point, overall game notables, a career day for Ali Dibba as he continues to be the scorer that this team desperately needs, full non-conference takeaways after going 5-7, other recent games around the MVC & what’s ahead in the last games of 2024, a quick discussion on the new transcendent JUCO eligibility rule, an update on Luke & Daniel as they keep wreaking havoc in their senior seasons, KENPOM/NET refresh, a preview of our first matchup v. UNI up in Cedar Falls AND our updated Valley predictions before it fully takes off.

This Nick solo episode details; our experience in Clarksville, the close win overall with takeaways from our first true road victory, a quick mention of the Civil War between a family member on X for those who saw, around the Valley, a check-in on Luke Walsh & Daniel Pauliukonis in their hot season starts, KENPOM/NET update and a preview of the very well-coached & Big South preseason favorite High Point Panthers in our final non-conference game this season.

This Nick solo episode details; takeaways from the too-close-for-comfort win over the Screaming Eagles, what this team still needs to figure out as the season goes on, other MVC team matchups with also some injury news surrounding a top team, a small mention of a potential future new Valley school, Luke Walsh dropping 50 POINTS recently, where we stand in KENPOM/NET and a preview of the Governors as we look for revenge on the road.

This emergency episode details; EVERYTHING of recent with the unofficial parting of DC Antonio James, a conversation around what’s ahead defensively, a lot of early portal entries including the current losses of young studs Allen Middleton & Jamond Mathis amongst others, our panic meter, a rundown of the 10 new additions to the roster including some usual incoming Freshmen with a couple new ones, NFL/former Dawgs, an update on the FCS playoffs, putting a final bow on the 2024 season and a sneak peek to this very important offseason.

This Nick solo episode details; the embarrassing defeat to Bradley to open up conference play, overall takeaways of the team & a status report, other MVC first game matchups, Luke Walsh’s own opening 37 point performance, updated KENPOM/NET ranking and a preview of the final of our three-game contract with the USI Screaming Eagles.

This Nick solo episode details; recapping the news surrounding Elijah being out for the season, dissecting each of the three MTE matchups including a lot of disappointments, final takeaways including Scott mentioning his frustrations, other recent games & upcoming first Valley matchups, KENPOM/NET update and a full preview of our first matchup with the preseason favorite Bradley Braves.

This episode details; mainly the injury of Elijah Elliot with what it might be & what the team might do in his absence, perhaps Sheridan Sharp getting the redshirt taken off, small takeaways of the game with what did go completely wrong in the blowout, what other Valley teams have done & have ahead and a FULL preview of our three games in the Gulfcoast Showcase.

This episode details; the DOMINANT blowout/shutout victory over the Racers finishing our season off perfectly, the historic performance of Michael Lindauer in his final career game with breaking the program record for single game TD passes, other notable senior performances, final week matchups with an initial look at the FCS playoff bracket, NFL Dawgs, commits playoff update with also a mention of recruits at the game and a sneak peek to our Season Recap in the future.