Dawgs Podcast

This episode details; the suspenseful game up in Chicago in another hard matchup with the Flames but the Dawgs prevailed at the very end, the foul-fest this game was that almost made it unwatchable, where Xavier & Trent now stand in being on the brink of program history in a couple statistics, JD Muila once again dominating overseas, the recent/upcoming MVC matchups, a fresh standings update and a second preview of the pissed off Drake Bulldogs with going to the Knapp Center where they are riding a 17-game win streak.

This episode details; yet ANOTHER loss when leading by double-digits at HOME in continuing the recent spiral by the team, what happened in this game & what to do moving forward, a convo on the wider scope in regards to Bryan’s standing, other recent/upcoming matchups, a look at the standings/probabiltiies/KENPOM/NET, the second preview of the hard-nosed Flames and a short mailbag discussion.

This episode details; our incredible road comeback in being the program’s largest (20) in five years & only the fourth since 2009-10, what specifically happened to man the charge, X finally getting a GW to fall, the fallout from our revenge after getting the same thing done to us by Bradley, around the MVC in scores/standings/probabilities/NET/KENPOM, our own mid-season MVC award picks and the lone regular season preview of the Missouri State Bears as they head to Carbondale.

This episode details; another uncomfortable home game where this time the Dawgs found a way to win & got the season sweep, the deserved props to Roger Powell & the Beacons for their continued awesome play recently, a stats update on X in being on-pace for SINGLE SEASON RECORDS at SIU, other recent/upcoming matchups, standings check-in with massive games coming this weekend, what Foster Wonders recently accomplished and a preview of the first matchup with our rival Racers of Murray State.

This episode details; another close defeat where Xavier Johnson had the final look to either win or tie & it didn't fall, what do to now with this three-game skid that we wanted to avoid, recent/upcoming Valley games, updated standings/NET and a preview of our second matchup with the confident Beacons.

This episode details; the historic and catastrophic loss at HOME with how different both teams adjusted in the second half, what transpired on both sides in how we blew that massive lead, overall takeaways about where tons of things stand at this moment, around the Valley scores, updated standings/NET/KENPOM/Probabilities, another new interest and a preview of the first Panthers matchup where there could be more history against us.

This episode details; the disappointing home loss at the hands of the Drake Bulldogs in a game where the smallest adjustment could’ve went in our favor, how great Tucker DeVries continues to be, the little positives from our group, the results from other MVC games with standings/KENPOM/NET updates, two new recruits to keep an eye on and a preview of our first meeting with the always tough Bradley Braves.

This episode details; our tale-of-two-halves uncomfortable W over the lowly Beacons, other takeaways including how the team fared when the POY was in foul trouble BUT still managing to get another KENPOM MVP, result of other games the same night, updated look at KENPOM/NET, JD Muila doing great things, a 2025 offer and a preview of the always dangerous Drake Bulldogs in the first matchup of two.

This episode details; everything from our fun trip up to Normal with who also was in attendance, tidbits as to how the Dawgs won & got their revenge, Xavier & Trent being a dynamic duo in carrying the team, recent/upcoming MVC games, updated Arch Madness probabilities, a recap of Marcus & Lance's first matchup in both continuing to be so key for their respective teams and a preview of the down Beacons.

This episode details; pregame news on Cade officially being out for the season with another ankle surgery, our wild victory over the Belmont Bruins that saw Casey Alexander ejected near halftime & another awesome performance by Scottie Ebube, other takeaways including how massive AJ Ferguson is for this team, a look at the other MVC games, the first Big 10 matchup between legends Marcus & Lance and a road preview of the always tough but need-to-beat rival Redbirds of Illinois State.

This year-end episode details; another close & hard fought W over the Flames with a great crowd on hand, takeaways overall with the return of AJ Ferguson & the continued great play by Xavier Johnson with also where he now ranks in school history in 30+ point games, the other two games from last night & upcoming early year MVC matchups, a fresh NET/KEN-POM update, a new 2024 offer, a preview of the offensively lethal Belmont Bruins and our final thoughts of 2023 with expectations for 2024.

This episode details; the final win & overall game of the non-conference portion of the schedule, small takeaways from the blowout revenge win over the Screaming Eagles, what we learned from the predicted 8-3 non-MVC play, other recent games, the usual update on NET/KEN-POM, a preview of the well-defensed Flames of UIC in our second Valley game that begins league play the rest of the way AND the return of the mailbag with us answering our follower’s questions.

This final 2023 episode details; two literal HUGE returnees on the OL in Chase Evans & Jake Green for next season, PJ Jules racking up more accolades, what the viewership numbers were in our second playoff game, three other portal entries, diving into EVERY announced addition today from high schoolers to transfers in a very good start to the offseason and a sneak peek to 2024.

This episode details; the bounce-back win that ended our two-game skid, Sheridan Sharp’s burned redshirt & how they could use him moving forward without wasting him, Scottie’s best game of his career, the tandem of Xavier & Jarrett that could be one of the best in the MVC, other takeaways overall, Valley scores, updated KENPOM/NET and a preview of the revenge game v. Southern Indiana.

This episode details; our second straight defeat albeit one we had good takeaways from including the long-awaited debut of Jarrett Hensley, other MVC team's recent/upcoming games, an update on NET/KENPOM and a preview of the Bison in the first matchup between the two in 57 years.

This episode details; our inexcusable loss that ruined our program record non-con home win streak, tons of takeaways with why they lost, the recent good news on Jarrett being ready immediately with help from lawsuits against the NCAA, what MVC teams are up to & other big games around the country, Arch Madness tickets being on sale NOW and a preview of old Valley foe Wichita State.

This episode details; everything that has gone on since our last episode with PJ being selected to the Hula Bowl & a look at portal interests for us with others leaving & where Branson Combs is already going, coaches having in-house visits with the commits, NFL Salukis, an update on the current playoff field with other news/notes around the FCS and a FULL RECAP of this past season with the usual summary of everything that went down.

This episode details; everything from our second straight close victory over the Cowboys, takeaways with what seemed to be a ref screw job near the end, what Xavier Johnson continues to do now eight games in & where he ranks nationally, a look around what other MVC teams have done & have coming up, KENPOM/NET update, a small reiteration of Jarrett Hensley’s waiver status, a mention of what Saluki Athletics has planned over the next decade and a preview of the talented Govs of Austin Peay.

This episode details; our unbelievable blowout win against the Billikens, takeaways overall in that it was another game in Banterra where we couldn’t miss, what other MVC games happened recently, an update on KENPOM & NET rankings and a full preview of the Big 12's Oklahoma State who's coming into Carbondale looking for revenge from our win at their place last season in one of the biggest home games in recent memory.

This episode details; two very important early portal entries in Branson Combs & Izaiah Hartrup, the absolute crushing three-point defeat ending our season, EVERYTHING that happened as to why we lost, other Round 2 games, a new STATE CHAMP amongst our commits with some others who have gained more recent accolades, what our NFL Dawgs did this past week and a sneak peek to our Season Recap.

This episode details; the closing weeks for our commits’ playoff pushes with ONE still standing, another early portal offer, the list of which ones made the MVFC All-Newcomer team, a mention of the other second round FCS matchups and a FULL preview of the loaded fourth-ranked Idaho Vandals as the Dawgs head across country.

This episode details our enormous loss in the first MVC game of the season, takeaways of what went extremely wrong v. the Sycamores, all other first Valley games and a preview of the regressed but still well-coached Saint Louis Billikens.

This episode details; both games in Cancun that led to our predicted 1-1 record, takeaways from both the close first loss & the blowout win, other recent games from MVC teams and a preview of our first Valley game of the season AT the lethal Sycamores of Indiana State in the lone conference matchup.

This episode details; the shutout first round beat-down win that now has us in the Sweet Sixteen with takeaways, acknowledging the flight troubles the Colonels dealt with after the game, discussion on the newly announced All-MVFC teams & which Salukis made it, what happened in the other first round matchups, quick notables of the Monday presser and a sneak peek to the second round.

This episode details; ALL the recent recruits who showed up last weekend, what happened with this past week with the commits’ playoffs, a mention of Bryce Notree being a CFL champion, early notable portal entries around the country that interest us, reiterating the opening round FCS matchups with our picks of who we think wins it all, a quick update on the presser & depth chart and a FULL preview of our first round playoff matchup.

This episode details a quick recap of the previous win with takeaways after the 3-0 start, a look at what other MVC teams & non-con opponents have been up to lately and a preview of ALL three teams in the Cancun Challenge headlined by the very good ranked James Madison Dukes.

This episode details; a quick recap of the finale dub over the Sycamores, the other games that happened Saturday night, the Selection Sunday recap as a whole including our initial thoughts on our matchup and just the overall great feeling of the Dawgs being BACK in the FCS playoffs.

This episode details; the newest update on our 2024 commits in their respective playoff pushes, what other notable FCS/MVFC games matter for our chance to get into the playoffs, a long talk on where other national pundits' bracketologies have us, what our final resumé truly looks like and a preview of the Sycamores in the final regular season game.

This episode details; mostly everything from our big second win of the season with what stood out, what other MVC teams have done recently along with an update on the former Dawgs, a quick recruiting check-in with a new 2025 visit and a preview of our second straight season matchup with Chicago State.

This episode details; losing a valuable 2024 commit to an in-state program along with more ‘24 offers, yet another MVFC loss to devalue our resumé here before the final game to decide our future, takeaways from the disappointing performance that did show early good sign, the lone NFL Dawg performance, a look around the FCS/MVFC and a sneak peek to an important & informational pod on Friday.

This episode details; a new important portal offer, a couple recruits going elsewhere, what our 2024 commits are doing in playoff action, what the NFL Salukis have going on in WK10, FCS/MVFC news/matchups, quick presser notes and a full on preview of the down-but-not-out Bison of North Dakota State in a vital game for both teams.

This episode details; our expected big win in the opener, takeaways from the first game experience at home as well as the pros/cons of what we liked from the team, a player-by-player dissection, a update on most former Salukis, what every other MVC team’s matchups are/were and a preview of the really good shooting Queens.

This opening season episode details; the final preseason current team update with last second injuries including the most unfortunate news on Sheridan Sharp, what else we took from Bryan’s final media interview, winning a supposed close scrimmage v. WKU, fresh recruiting briefing with new offers & visits, Marcus/Lance recent update, all other opening games for Valley opponents and a quick dissection of KSU along with things we want to see most tomorrow night.

This episode details; now back-to-back gutting home defeats, mainly negative takeaways thanks to the offense’s continued struggles, what our playoff hopes now look like with two regular season games left, around the FCS/MVFC with small rankings & a check at the standings, NFL Salukis and a sneak peek to NDSU.

This episode details; everything going on with our commits as their respective postseasons get underway, what the NFL dawgs have coming up, a look at this week's FCS/MVFC matchups and a breakdown the South Dakota Coyotes.

This episode details; our absolute drubbing of the Leathernecks in the final matchup as MVFC opponents, everything we liked from the game w/ usual guys who shined and young guys who showed out, MyCole Pruitt being the only notable NFL Saluki this week, other FCS/MVFC matchups with a look at the updated rankings & standings, Monday presser notes and a sneak peek to the official biggest game of the season next week.

This episode details; everything going on with our commits as their respective postseasons open up, a look at this week's FCS/MVFC matchups and a breakdown of the Leathernecks.

This episode details; a leading topic of Jarrett Hensley needing a potential waiver to play, discussions on the recent team scrimmage & out-of-nowhere secret scrimmage v. Loyola with takeaways from Bryan's interview afterwards, quick recruiting & Valley notes and a wide ranged overview of what this upcoming season could look like in the post Marcus & Lance era.

This episode details; the amazing Homecoming atmosphere, our frustrating loss at the hands of the top-ranked Jackrabbits when there were multiple opportunities to get the job done, takeaways overall, what commits/recruits were officially in attendance, all other Valley matchups, short presser & NFL Salukis notes and a sneak peek to Friday.

Thie episode details; a brand new 2024 commit, what the others have been doing leading up to their respective playoffs, who all will be attending the Hoco game, check-in to NFL Salukis including the unfortunate recent injury to Jeremy Chinn, around the Valley news/matchups, Noah Fenske's official statement on his final denied waiver, small tweaks to the depth chart and a full rundown of the dominant top team in the FCS/MVFC, the undefeated reigning champion South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

This long episode details; most things going on with the current team, notable notes from Media Day, a couple known secret scrimmage opportunities, where our non-con opponents are in their respective preseason polls, a recruiting update, a check-in on former Dawgs, a team-by-team preview of all other 11 programs, the MVC Preseason Poll/Teams and our own predictions.

This episode details; an ugly but overall dominant win v. a bottom Valley team we needed, most takeaways, Nic Baker's current status in the record books, every notable game around the FCS/MVFC with a check at the conf. standings, where we are now in the national rankings, some quick notes from Nick's presser, a rundown of this past week's NFL Salukis and a sneak peek to the massive HOCO game preview.

This episode details; everything going on with our commits as their respective postseasons get closer & closer, a check-in on James Caesar's new status, a convo on the possibility of Jeremy Chinn being dealt elsewhere with also what the other NFL dawgs have coming up, a look at this week's FCS/MVFC matchups and a breakdown of the first year Murray State Racers.

This episode details; the absolute embarrassing effort again by us v. Youngstown State, a breakdown of what went wrong with all the missed opportunities, takeaways moving forward, other FCS/MVFC games, small tidbits from Nick’s presser, what the NFL Salukis did this past week and a sneak peek to our next matchup.

This episode details; everything recent with the commits & their respective games, Noah's Bracketology, upcoming FCS/MVFC matchups, and a full preview for the first road conf. game v. the Penguins of Youngstown State.

This episode details; notable pregame sights with player injuries, everything from the weird win that got us to our first 4-0 start since 2007, takeaways overall, where Nic Baker now ranks all-time in the last two categories, other MVFC scores with a look at the standings, other FCS games, big changes to the national standings, a couple articles on future updates to the transfer portal, a check-in to the NFL Salukis and a sneak peek to our next episode.

This episode details; a couple new transfer/HS offers, everything recent with the commits & their respective games, a Zach Zebrowski/NFL Salukis check-in, an early notice for our next season matchup v. ILST, what happened in last week's FCS games, an updated look at all of the Top-25's w/ other newsworthy rankings, Noah's Bracketology, upcoming FCS/MVFC matchups, presser notes and a full preview for our first conf. game v. the Bears of Missouri State

This episode details; practices officially starting up, everything that has gone on with the current team since the last episode, new home/road jerseys AGAIN, an early dissection of the entire 23-24 schedule, all notables from Bryan in interviews, a recruiting update with a lot of good ones missed out on, a mention of former Salukis, a big check-in on other MVC teams with news & notes and a final topic on the Blue Ribbon/Almanac early projections for next season.

This episode details; one new offer for next season, a mention of getting in touch with the commits to receive more of their stats for later on, Week 3 NFL Salukis matchups, some around the FCS/MVFC news/notes from FCS Stats being on campus this week, Brian McLaughlin's current playoff picture, upcoming Week 4 games, Noah Fenske & other transfers getting denied, a full breakdown of the season statistically through the first three games with Dawgs of the Season so far on both sides, conference breakout candidates and a sneak peek to next week.

This episode details; our overall experience & everything from our gutsy W in Cape to bring the Wheel back home to Carbondale with notable takeaways, around the FCS/MVFC, new rankings & accolades and a mention of what's to come in the BYE week episode.