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BFT Show: Chris Hampton, Jon Wilner

John Canzano is in talking about the upcoming weekend in sports and all the big-time games. Canzano discusses game 5 of the ALDS between the Mariners and Tigers and says that the Mariners have a legit shot. Canzano discusses Cam Skattebo and his monster game against the Eagles. Later, the BFT jury comes together to discuss being a fan and having your team finally break through, and more. Oregon Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs coach, Chris Hampton, joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks' upcoming game this weekend vs. Indiana. Hampton discusses his journey from playing under Steve Spurrier til now and what the differences are between other schools and Oregon. Hampton discusses the Oregon Ducks this season and why they have been so successful, even with a bunch of new players on the defensive side. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend for college football. Wilner makes his picks in some of the biggest games, including Oregon vs. Indiana. Wilner talks about some upsets that he could see and what games he is really looking forward to. Wilner tracks the impact of travel in the Big Ten and examines whether there is a big impact when teams travel from the East Coast to the West Coast and vice versa. What's on tap and much more!

Oct 10, 20251h 31m

BFT Interview: Jon Wilner

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend for college football. Wilner makes his picks in some of the biggest games, including Oregon vs. Indiana. Wilner talks about some upsets that he could see and what games he is really looking forward to. Wilner tracks the impact of travel in the Big Ten and if there is a big impact when teams travel from the East Coast to the West Coast and vice versa.

Oct 10, 202514 min

BFT Interview: Chris Hampton

Oregon Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs coach, Chris Hampton, joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks' upcoming game this weekend vs. Indiana. Hampton discusses his journey from playing under Steve Spurrier til now and what the differences are between other schools and Oregon. Hampton discusses the Oregon Ducks this season and why they have been so successful, even with a bunch of new players on the defensive side.

Oct 10, 202514 min

BFT Show: Rob Mullens. Trent Walker

John Canzano is in talking about the Portland Trail Blazers and the hype around Yang Hansen. Canzano wonders if it's fair to put so much hype around a young kid, but also give the Blazers credit for drafting the young Chinese center. Later, Canzano previews the college football weekend with some picks and analysis. Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens joins the show to discuss the upcoming game between Oregon and Indiana. Mullens discusses the difference between a big-time home game and a road game from his perspective as athletic director. Mullens hypothesizes what it would be like to host a college football game at Autzen Stadium. Mullens talks about the potential for private equity in the Big Ten. Mullens talks about how the college athletes are still student athletes and not pros quite yet. Mullens talks about what it was like to be on the bus after Oregon defeated Penn State in Happy Valley. Mullens talks about whether it would make sense to add more seats to Autzen Stadium. Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to preview the upcoming game against the ACC's Wake Forest. Walker talks about the loss to App State and what the Beavers need to improve to win their first game of the season. Walker discusses the energy in the locker room and if the team is still locked in even after the 0-6 start. Walker talks about how they felt like they were the better team against App State, and that the team has fallen in love with the process. Walker talks about who the unsung heroes are on this Oregon State team. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oct 10, 20251h 42m

BFT Interview: Trent Walker

Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to preview the upcoming game against the ACC's Wake Forest. Walker talks about the loss to App State and what the Beavers need to improve to win their first game of the season. Walker discusses the energy in the locker room and if the team is still locked in even after the 0-6 start. Walker talks about how they felt like they were the better team against App State, and that the team has fallen in love with the process. Walker talks about who the unsung heroes are on this Oregon State team.

Oct 9, 202512 min

BFT Interview: Rob Mullens

Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens joins the show to discuss the upcoming game between Oregon and Indiana. Mullens talks about the difference between a big-time home game vs a road game for him as the athletic director. Mullens hypothesizes what it would be like to host a college football game at Autzen Stadium. Mullens talks about the potential for private equity in the Big Ten. Mullens talks about how the college athletes are still student athletes and not pros quite yet. Mullens talks about what it was like to be on the bus after Oregon defeated Penn State in Happy Valley. Mullens talks about whether it would make sense to add more seats to Autzen Stadium.

Oct 9, 202523 min

BFT Show: Trent Bray, Joe Moglia

John Canzano is in talking about the Major League Baseball playoffs and how great it has been. Even though the Mariners are heading to a game 5 against the Tigers, Canzano likes the Mariners chances because of the roster they have built and the fact that the hitters are making good contact. Later, Canzano previews the Oregon vs Indiana game this weekend. Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss the firing of special teams coordinator Jamie Christian, and Bray talks about how difficult a conversation it is to have when letting a coach go. Bray discusses the loss to Appalachian State and what went wrong in the game. Bray discusses leadership among the Beavers and notes that Trent Walker is the ultimate leader for Oregon State. Bray previews the Wake Forest game this weekend in Corvallis. American businessman and former Coastal Carolina football coach, Joe Mogila joins the program to discuss what it's like to be the CEO of TD Ameritrade and what it's like to be the head football coach of a college program. Moglia talks about his upbringing in an Italian neighborhood in the Bronx and how close he was to not being successful. Moglia talks about being a true CEO of a football program, as he was the CEO of Ameritrade and took that mentality to the football field. Moglia talks about specific standards he had for his Coastal Carolina football teams. Moglia talks about his role with Coastal Carolina now and how NIL has changed college football. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oct 9, 20252h 9m

BFT Interview: Joe Moglia

American businessman and former Coastal Carolina football coach, Joe Mogila joins the program to discuss what it's like to be the CEO of TD Ameritrade and what it's like to be the head football coach of a college program. Moglia talks about his upbringing in an Italian neighborhood in the Bronx and how close he was to not being successful. Moglia talks about being a true CEO of a football program, as he was the CEO of Ameritrade and took that mentality to the football field. Moglia talks about specific standards he had for his Coastal Carolina football teams. Moglia talks about his role with Coastal Carolina now and how NIL has changed college football.

Oct 8, 202526 min

BFT Interview: Trent Bray

Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss the firing of special teams coordinator Jamie Christian, and Bray talks about how difficult a conversation it is to have when letting a coach go. Bray discusses the loss to Appalachian State and what went wrong in the game. Bray talks about leadership for the Beavers and mentions that Trent Walker is the ultimate leader for Oregon State. Bray previews the Wake Forest game this weekend in Corvallis.

Oct 8, 202523 min

BFT Show: Angie Machado, Mario Cristobal

John Canzano is in talking about Oregon State's loss to Appalachian State over the weekend, and if the firing of special teams coordinator, Jamie Christian, is valid. Canzano wonders if Oregon State fired Christian because they want to appease the fan base. Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to try and make sense of the Oregon State 0-6 start to the season. Machado thinks that Oregon State not only has a football problem, but that Oregon State's problems run much deeper than just sports. Machado thinks that the firing of the special teams coordinator was too little too late for fans. Machado believes that regardless of how the Beavers finish the season, the damage has already been done, and this season is a failure. Machado wonders if Oregon State is to fire Trent Bray, would the fan base have trust in athletic director Scott Barnes to make the right hire? The head football coach of the Miami Hurricanes, Mario Cristobal, joins the program to talk about his program, which is ranked #2 in the nation. Cristobal talks about his time at Oregon and how he built the Ducks program when he got to Eugene. Cristobal talks about his relationship that he has with Dan Lanning, and if he considers Oregon to be a stepping stone program. Cristobal talks about his team now at Miami and previews their match-up against Louisville. The big splash, punch it audi, and much more!

Oct 7, 20251h 42m

BFT Interview: Mario Cristobal

The head football coach of the Miami Hurricanes, Mario Cristobal, joins the program to talk about his program, which is ranked #2 in the nation. Cristobal talks about his time at Oregon and how he built the Ducks program when he got to Eugene. Cristobal talks about his relationship that he has with Dan Lanning, and if considers Oregon to be a stepping stone program. Cristobal talks about his team now at Miami and previews their match-up against Louisville.

Oct 6, 202518 min

BFT Interview: Angie Machado

Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to try and make sense of the Oregon State 0-6 start to the season. Machado thinks that Oregon State not only has a football problem, but that Oregon State's problems run much deeper than just sports. Machado thinks that the firing of the special teams coordinator was too little too late for fans. Machado believes that regardless of how the Beavers finish the season, the damage has already been done, and this season is a failure. Machado wonders if Oregon State is to fire Trent Bray, would the fanbase have trust in athletic director Scott Barnes to make the right hire?

Oct 6, 202515 min

BFT Show: BFT Jury, Mark Byrum, Jon Wilner

John Canzano is discussing Oregon State's GM Kyle Bjornstad's resignation and its implications for the school. Canzano acquired the resignation letter from Bjornstad and read it on the air. Later, Canzano talks about the Oregon Ducks and whether this team is different than teams in the past. The BFT jury reconvenes and discusses Oregon State's situation with Blueprint, as well as other topics. Mark Byrum of Urban Restaurant Group talks about the Taste PDX event that is taking place on Monday, October 6. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss college football, including picking games this weekend. Wilner also talks about covering the University of Arizona basketball team. Wilner talks about the UCLA football disaster and who is to blame for the situation UCLA football is in. Wilner gives a couple of upset picks he likes in college football over the weekend. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oct 4, 20252h 17m

BFT Interview: Jon Wilner

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss college football, including picking games this weekend. Wilner also talks about covering the University of Arizona basketball team. Wilner talks about the UCLA football disaster and who is to blame for the situation UCLA football is in. Wilner gives a couple of upset picks he likes in college football over the weekend.

Oct 4, 202520 min

BFT Interview: Mark Byrum

Mark Byrum of Urban Restaurant Group talks about Taste PDX event that is taking place on Monday, October 6.

Oct 3, 20257 min

BFT Show: Brent Blaylock, Mark Byrum

John Canzano is in talking about the Oregon State Blueprint controversy and breaks down what the actual deal is between the two. Later, Canzano talks about pronunciation and talks about small college football and how there are some schools that are thriving. Oregon State Deputy AD and Chief Operating Officer Brent Blaylock joins the program to discuss the Oregon State NIL deal that they made with Blueprint. There was a report published about the deal between Oregon State and Blueprint, and many Oregon State fans were upset with what they read. Blaylock addresses the fans who are mad and talks about the actual deal that Oregon State made with Blueprint. Urban Restaurant Group's Mark Byrum discusses the Taste PDX event, taking place on Monday, October 6. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oct 3, 20251h 42m

BFT Interview: Mark Byrum

Urban Restaurant Group's Mark Byrum discusses the Taste PDX event, taking place on Monday, October 6.

Oct 2, 202513 min

BFT Interview: Brent Blaylock

Oregon State Deputy AD and Chief Operating Officer Brent Blaylock joins the program to discuss the Oregon State NIL deal that they made with Blueprint. There was a report published about the deal between Oregon State and Blueprint, and there were a lot of Oregon State fans mad at what they read. Blaylock addresses the fans who are mad and talks about the actual deal that Oregon State made with Blueprint.

Oct 2, 202518 min

BFT Show: Trent Bray, Trent Walker, Bri Amaranthus

John Canzano is in talking about the Pac-12 and Mountain West situation, and Canzano thinks that there's only room for one conference on the West Coast. Canzano says that consolidation isn't over and thinks that the Pac-12 could absorb some more of the Mountain West schools. Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss the Beavers loss to Houston on Friday night. Bray talks about the loss and what the Beavers need to be better at, and how they are going forward after the loss. Bray talks about some of the positives that he saw during the game on Friday night, as well as previews the upcoming game on Saturday vs Appalachian State. Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to discuss the loss to Houston and previews the game against Appalachian State. Walker discusses the travel arrangements as the Beavers have decided to leave on Thursday instead of Friday, and how that affects their plans. Walker talks about the psychology in the locker room as the Beavers have struggled to an 0-5 record. Walker assures fans that the Beavers are working on special teams and are putting in work on that side of the ball. Sports Illustrated's Bri Amaranthus joins the program to discuss her experience at Happy Valley watching the Oregon Ducks beat the Penn State Nittany Lions. Amaranthus was on the field for the final five minutes of the game and describes what the feeling was on the field as the game was ending and as the players rushed the field. Amaranthus talks about the Ducks vs. them videos and gives some behind-the-scenes information about them. Amaranthus talks about kickoff times and what the ideal time is for a college football game at Autzen Stadium. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oct 2, 20252h 17m

BFT Interview: Bri Amaranthus

Sports Illustrated's Bri Amaranthus joins the program to discuss her experience at Happy Valley watching the Oregon Ducks beat the Penn State Nittany Lions. Amaranthus was on the field for the final five minutes of the game and describes what the feeling was on the field as the game was ending and as the players rushed the field. Amaranthus talks about the Ducks vs. them videos and gives some behind-the-scenes information about them. Amaranthus talks about kickoff times and what the ideal time is for a college football game at Autzen Stadium.

Oct 2, 202516 min

BFT Interview: Trent Walker

Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to discuss the loss to Houston and previews the game against Appalachian State. Walker discusses the travel arrangements as the Beavers have decided to leave on Thursday instead of Friday, and how that affects their plans. Walker talks about the psychology in the locker room as the Beavers have struggled to an 0-5 record. Walker assures fans that the Beavers are working on special teams and are putting in work on that side of the ball.

Oct 1, 202510 min

BFT Interview: Trent Bray

Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss the Beavers' loss to Houston on Friday night. Bray talks about the loss and what the Beavers need to be better at, and how they are going forward after the loss. Bray talks about some of the positives that he saw during the game on Friday night, as well as previews the upcoming game on Saturday vs Appalachian State.

Oct 1, 202513 min

BFT Show: Nick Carlin-Voight, Bruce Barnum, Nikhil Kumar

John Canzano is in talking about the community of sports and if the sense of community is dying because of prices. Canzano recaps his trip to Happy Valley for the Oregon vs Penn State game, and feels for some of the fans who wanted to go but couldn't afford to go. University of Portland men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voight joins the program to talk about his team this season. The Pilots just got voted #1 in the rankings with a 6-0-1 record, and Carlin-Voight talks about why his team has been so successful. Carlin-Voight talks about the validity of being the top-ranked team in the nation and says his team takes pride in knowing that people are recognizing that. Carlin-Voight loves the University of Portland and says that all the other coaches in every sport have been following his team and helping them along the way. Carlin-Voight talks about the sacrifices the team has made by staying at Portland and not jumping ship to a Power Four conference. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss the Vikings' loss to Northern Arizona over the weekend and preview next week's game against Eastern Washington. Barnum discusses the mindset of the players, who are 0-5 on the season, and has categorized this upcoming game against Eastern Washington as a "flag game", essentially a must-win game. Barnum talks about the importance of special teams and how he has realized that special teams are way more important than he used to think. Professional table tennis player Nikhil Kumar joins the program to discuss what it is like being a professional table tennis player in Major League Table Tennis. Kumar talks about the league, which will be in Portland, and what to expect at the event. Kumar talks about his upbringing and how he got into table tennis growing up. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oct 1, 20252h 17m

BFT Interview: Nikhil Kumar

Professional table tennis player Nikhil Kumar joins the program to discuss what it is like being a professional table tennis player in Major League Table Tennis. Kumar talks about the league, which will be in Portland, and what to expect at the event. Kumar talks about his upbringing and how he got into table tennis growing up.

Oct 1, 202512 min

BFT Interview: Bruce Barnum

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss the Vikings' loss to Northern Arizona over the weekend and preview next week's game against Eastern Washington. Barnum discusses the mindset of the players, who are 0-5 on the season, and has categorized this upcoming game against Eastern Washington as a "flag game", essentially a must-win game. Barnum talks about the importance of special teams and how he has realized that special teams are way more important than he used to think.

Oct 1, 202514 min

BFT Interview: Nick Carlin-Voight

University of Portland men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voight joins the program to talk about his team this season. The Pilots just got voted #1 in the rankings with a 6-0-1 record, and Carlin-Voight talks about why his team has been so successful. Carlin-Voight talks about the validity of being the top-ranked team in the nation and says his team takes pride in knowing that people are recognizing that. Carlin-Voight loves the University of Portland and says that all the other coaches in every sport have been following his team and helping them along the way. Carlin-Voight talks about the sacrifices the team has made by staying at Portland and not jumping ship to a Power Four conference.

Sep 30, 20259 min

BFT Interview: Jake Trotter

ESPN.com's Jake Trotter joins the program to discuss the Oregon win over Penn State on the road on Saturday. Trotter was there in Happy Valley and talks about what the environment was like. Trotter liked the Ducks before the game to win and tells Canzano why he liked the Ducks and if they are a true championship contender. Trotter discusses Penn State's losses in big games and whether it's James Franklin's fault or a matter of bad luck. Trotter discusses the Oregon defensive line and whether it stacks up with the other top teams in the country. Trotter says that Ohio State and Oregon are the top two teams in the nation right now.

Sep 30, 202513 min

BFT Show: Angie Machado, Jake Trotter

John Canzano is in talking about the big win by the Oregon Ducks over Penn State on Saturday night. Canzano talks about the atmosphere, the noise, the fans, and compares the experience to what he sees at Autzen Stadium. Canzano discusses the Oregon State Beavers loss to Houston, and Canzano can't comprehend how the Beavers keep inventing ways to lose. Canzano wonders if there should be a changed in coaching in Corvallis. Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to discuss the bad start to the Beavers' season, as Oregon State just lost to Houston and fell to 0-5 on the season. Machado talks about what has been going wrong for the Beavers and if there's any hope for the rest of the season. Trent Bray said that no changes are going to happen with the coaching staff in his press conference on Monday, and Machado discusses whether that's the right move or not. ESPN.com's Jake Trotter joins the program to discuss the Oregon win over Penn State on the road on Saturday. Trotter was there in Happy Valley and talks about what the environment was like. Trotter liked the Ducks before the game to win and tells Canzano why he liked the Ducks and if they are a true championship contender. Trotter discusses Penn State's losses in big games and whether it's James Franklin's fault or a matter of bad luck. Trotter discusses the Oregon defensive line and whether it stacks up with the other top teams in the country. Trotter says that Ohio State and Oregon are the top two teams in the nation right now. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Sep 30, 20251h 42m

BFT Interview: Angie Machado

Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to discuss the bad start to the Beavers' season, as Oregon State just lost to Houston and fell to 0-5 on the season. Machado talks about what has been going wrong for the Beavers and if there's any hope for the rest of the season. Trent Bray said that no changes are going to happen with the coaching staff in his press conference on Monday, and Machado discusses whether that's the right move or not.

Sep 29, 202511 min

BFT Show: Gerry DiNardo, Brian Kappel, Jon Wilner, Jake Butt

John Canzano sets the table for No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State with Big Ten Network's Gerry DiNardo and Jake Butt, plus Jon Wilner stops by as does Penn State alum Brian Kappel.

Sep 27, 20252h 17m

BFT Interview: Jake Butt

John Canzano talks to Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan tight end Jake Butt ahead of No. 6 Oregon visiting No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night (4:30 p.m., NBC).

Sep 27, 202520 min

BFT Interview: Jon Wilner

John Canzano talks with Jon Wilner ahead of a busy weekend in college football highlighted by No. 6 Oregon visiting No. 3 Penn State (4:30 p.m., NBC).

Sep 27, 202513 min

BFT Interview: Brian Kappel

John Canzano talks to Brian Kappel of Space Monkey Designs and a Penn State alum who is on-site in Happy Valley ahead of No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night.

Sep 26, 202522 min

BFT Interview: Gerry DiNardo

John Canzano talks to Gerry DiNardo, Big Ten Network analyst and former head coach, ahead of No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night (4:30 p.m., NBC).

Sep 26, 202522 min

BFT Show: Dan Lanning, Trent Walker, Nick Carlin-Voigt

John Canzano talks to Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning ahead of the 6th-ranked Ducks visiting No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night, plus Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker and University of Portland head men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voigt.

Sep 26, 20251h 42m

BFT Interview: Dan Lanning

John Canzano talks with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning ahead of their primetime showdown Saturday night at Penn State (4:30 p.m., NBC).

Sep 25, 202520 min

BFT Interview: Nick Carlin-Voigt

John Canzano talks to Nick Carlin-Voigt, head coach of University of Portland men's soccer, who has risen to No. 2 in the rankings and take on Gonzaga on Saturday night at Merlo Field.

Sep 25, 202514 min

BFT Interview: Trent Walker

John Canzano talks to Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker for his weekly conversation ahead of the Beavers home game Friday night against Houston at Reser Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN).

Sep 25, 202510 min

BFT Show: Trent Bray, Brian Kappel

John Canzano is in talking about the SEC already whining and crying about spots in the CFP before anything has even happened. Canzano also questions what it will take for Blazers fans to stand up and not take what ownership has done to the franchise. Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss his Beavers as they head into a week 5 matchup against Houston on Friday. Bray discusses the locker room and whether it has been tough trying to keep the atmosphere positive after the 0-4 start. Brays compares Oregon and Texas Tech's offense and how playing two of the top teams in the nation can help the Beavers this season. Bray discusses his coaching mentor and what the Beavers did successfully against the Ducks in the first quarter. Creative designer and Penn State alum, Brian Kappel, joins the show to discuss the atmosphere that Ducks fans should expect in Happy Valley on Saturday. Kappel illustrates what the whiteout is like and what the Penn State fans do on a gameday against a top team. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Sep 25, 20252h 17m

BFT Interview: Brian Kappel

Creative designer and Penn State alum Brian Kappel joins the show to discuss the atmosphere that Ducks fans should expect in Happy Valley on Saturday. Kappel illustrates what the whiteout is like and what the Penn State fans do on a gameday against a top team.

Sep 25, 202517 min

BFT Interview: Trent Bray

Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss his Beavers as they head into a week 5 matchup against Houston on Friday. Bray discusses the locker room and whether it has been tough trying to keep the atmosphere positive after the 0-4 start. Brays compares Oregon and Texas Tech's offense and how playing two of the top teams in the nation can help the Beavers this season. Bray discusses his coaching mentor and what the Beavers did successfully against the Ducks in the first quarter.

Sep 24, 202518 min

BFT Show: Bruce Barnum

John Canzano is in talking about the firing of Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State and ponders if universities are too quick in firing head football coaches now. Canzano compares the world of college football to newspaper companies, where only the top ones are surviving and thriving. Later, Canzano previews the Oregon at Penn State game. Canzano still has questions for both teams as they head into the game of the week. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team as the Vikings host Northern Arizona on Saturday. Barnum talks about Penn State head coach James Franklin, with whom he was on the same staff at Idaho State. Barnum talks about the game planning going into this week's game and what the bye week was like. Barnum discusses his situation and compares it to Trent Bray's. Barnum tells Canzano how he deals with the fans wanting him fired and how he addresses the struggles with his team. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Sep 24, 20252h 17m

BFT Interview: Bruce Barnum

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team as the Vikings host Northern Arizona on Saturday. Barnum talks about Penn State head coach James Franklin, with whom he was on the same staff at Idaho State. Barnum talks about the game planning going into this week's game and what the bye week was like. Barnum discusses his situation and compares it to Trent Bray's. Barnum tells Canzano how he deals with the fans wanting him fired and how he addresses the struggles with his team.

Sep 24, 202516 min

BFT Show: Zachary Neel

John Canzano looks back at the Civil War rivalry blowout in Eugene and what it means going forward for the Ducks and Beavs, plus an early look at Saturday night's primetime showdown in Happy Valley as Oregon visits Penn State.

Sep 23, 20251h 42m

BFT Interview: Zachary Neel

John Canzano talks to Zachary Neel, Oregon Ducks beat writer for USA Today's Ducks Wire and host of the BLEAV in Oregon podcast, about the Ducks big win over Oregon State and upcoming primetime road test at Penn State.

Sep 23, 202518 min

BFT Show: Warren Spady, Jon Wilner, BFT Jury

John Canzano is in talking about the Civil War. This is the last Civil War that is officially on the schedule between the Ducks and Beavers, and Canzano ponders whether this game should continue to be played after this season. Canzano is talking youth sports and emphasizing how crazy some of the prices, fans, refs, coaches, and travel has gotten when it comes to watching your kid play sports. The BFT jury reconvenes and discusses the topics of the Civil War and Marcus Mariota. Warren Spady, the man who sculpted the platypus trophy, joins the show to discuss the backstory of the trophy. Spady wonders why the athletic directors haven't adopted the trophy for the Civil War game. Spady says that he never got recognition for making the trophy until John Canzano wrote his column in 2004 wondering why the Civil War didn't have a trophy. Spady will be featured on College Gameday on Saturday, and talks about that experience he had with ESPN. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the show to preview week 4 of the college football season. Wilner and Canzano make their picks for the biggest games of the week. Wilner thinks that the Civil War may be a little closer than Vegas says. Wilner makes the case for why Oregon State and Washington State would want to continue to play their rivalry games. Wilner gives an upset this week in college football and picks some schools that he thinks could win conferences. Wilner talks about the change to the transfer portal now that it's going to go to one portal window. The 5 at 5, what's on tap, and much more!

Sep 20, 20252h 18m

BFT Interview: Jon Wilner

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the show to preview week 4 of the college football season. Wilner and Canzano make their picks for the biggest games of the week. Wilner thinks that the Civil War may be a little closer than Vegas says. Wilner makes the case for why Oregon State and Washington State would want to continue to play their rivalry games. Wilner gives an upset this week in college football and picks some schools that he thinks could win conferences. Wilner talks about the change to the transfer portal now that it's going to go to one portal window.

Sep 20, 202520 min

BFT interview: Warren Spady

Warren Spady, the man who sculpted the platypus trophy, joins the show to discuss the backstory of the trophy. Spady wonders why the athletic directors haven't adopted the trophy for the Civil War game. Spady says that he never got recognition for making the trophy until John Canzano wrote his column in 2004, wondering why the Civil War didn't have a trophy. Spady will be featured on College Gameday on Saturday, and talks about the experience he had with ESPN.

Sep 19, 202516 min

BFT Show: Trent Walker, Bryce Boettcher

John Canzano is in talking about the greatest moments in the Civil War football game between the Beavers and Ducks. John talks about youth sports and how out of whack everything has gotten. Later, Canzano previews some of week 4's biggest games and gives his thoughts on them. Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to discuss the upcoming Civil War game against Oregon. Walker talks about the trash talk from Oregon linebacker Jerry Mixon and what the Beavers locker room thought about it. Walker talks about the Ducks' defense and says that the key for both teams is communication. Walker discusses the energy at practice this week and mentions that the coaches have been much more vocal. Canzano asks Walker if head coach Trent Bray still has the respect of the locker room. Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher joins the program to discuss his team as the Ducks head into the Civil War game against Oregon State. Boettcher talks about what his process is before a big rivalry game like this. Boettcher talks about what they saw in the Northwestern film that they need to get better at. Boettcher discusses his memories of the rivalry game against Oregon State. Boettcher says the 2022 game, where Oregon State ran the entire second half, still sticks with him. Boettcher compares the Civil War rivalry from the perspective of baseball and football. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Sep 19, 20251h 42m

BFT Interview: Bryce Boettcher

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher joins the program to discuss his team as the Ducks head into the Civil War game against Oregon State. Boettcher talks about what his process is before a big rivalry game like this. Boettcher talks about what they saw in the Northwestern film that they need to get better at. Boettcher discusses his memories of the rivalry game against Oregon State. Boettcher says the 2022 game, where Oregon State ran the entire second half, still sticks with him. Boettcher compares the Civil War rivalry from the perspective of baseball and football.

Sep 18, 202518 min