Group of Five Focus
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOn the Group of Five Focus Podcast, we showcase the power of Group of 5 football. During the regular season, expect weekly episodes with analysis, predictions, and shenanigans. In the offseason (if such a thing exists), check out some deep-dives into the G5 football programs that we all know and love.
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Episodes
2022 Week 11 Recap//Week 12 Preview: A Sun Belt Showdown in the Deep South
November 17, 2022 18:09 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this episode, I recap the action from week 11 and look forward to Week 12, including several rivalry games and my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Jamie Arrington from To The Top Talk and Doug Konkel from Jags Jungle for their help previewing my matchup of the week! Check out their excellent work covering Southern Miss and South Alabama! Resources: CFP Payout Article Brett McMur...
2022 Week 10 Recap//Week 11 Preview: Seven Rivalry Games. SEVEN!
November 09, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this episode, I recap the action from week 10 and look forward to Week 11, including all seven rivalry games this week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Gary Williams from the ODU Monarchists and Michael Evangelista from JMU Sound Off for their help previewing my matchup of the week! Check out their excellent work covering all things ODU and JMU! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...
2022 Week 8 Recap//Week 9 Preview: Mountain West Rivalries and a Fight in Florida
October 26, 2022 00:28 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode, I recap the action from week 8 and look forward to Week 9, including two Mountain West rivalries and my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Justin from the Viva La Cats podcast and Adam from the Sons of UCF podcast for their help previewing my matchup of the week! Check out their excellent work covering UCF and Cincinnati! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...
2022 Week 7 Recap//Week 8 Preview: What is a Mean Green Anyway?
October 19, 2022 14:36 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, I recap the action from week 7 and look forward to Week 8, including several rivalries and my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Jared Kalmus from Alamodome Audible and Sanoe Valente from The Mean Green Show for their help with this episode! Check out their excellent work covering UTSA and UNT! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grou...
2022 Week 6 Recap//Week 7 Preview: Geographical Rivalries and a Glass Bowl Gauntlet
October 11, 2022 23:55 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode, I recap the action from week 6, provide my G5 Conference performance rankings, and look forward to Week 7, including several geographical rivalries and my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Alex Scheer from The College Sports Connection for his help with this episode! Check out their excellent work covering all #MACtion sports! --- Send in a voice message: https://po...
2022 Week 4 Recap/Week 5 Preview: Wagon Wheels and Trojans-Tops
September 27, 2022 16:49 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode, I recap the action from week 4, provide my G5 Conference performance rankings, and look forward to Week 5, including a handful of rivalry games, and some guests join the show to preview my game of the week! Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Special thanks to Ben Whitehead from The Trojan Wall and Jared Rosdeutscher from The Towel Rack. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
2022 Week 4 Preview: Rivalries on the Bayou and Bulls on Parade
September 21, 2022 00:58 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode, I recap Week 3's results, share my Conference Performance Rankings for the week, highlight some big Week 4 matchups, and make a BIG TIME upset prediction. Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2022 Week 3 Preview: Sun Belt Slays, Battle for the Bell, and Revenge Opportunities
September 14, 2022 13:43 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, I review the exciting Week 2 results, share my updated power rankings, highlight some big Week 3 matchups, and make a BIG TIME upset prediction. Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2022 Week 2 Preview: Bulldogs, Huskies, and a Battle in the Borderland
September 07, 2022 11:58 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, I reintroduce myself to new listeners (or to those that have forgotten who I am), recap Week 1, share my Power Rankings, and preview a few key Week 2 matchups. Check out my LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2022 Week 1 Preview: Season Predictions and Giants Falling in North Carolina
August 30, 2022 23:48 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, I share my preseason G5 rankings and conference predictions for the year, highlight some big Week 1 matchups, and make a BIG TIME upset prediction. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep the conversation going! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
Season 2 Trailer
August 25, 2022 14:26 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBIn Season 2 of the Group of Five Focus podcast, I provide recaps and previews from across the country, bring in special guests, highlight historic rivalries, and much much more. Reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @g5fpod to keep the conversation going. What is one thing you can do to showcase the power of the Group of Five? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
Realignment Introduction: New Mexico State to the C-USA, with Colin Deaver
June 20, 2022 15:16 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this episode, Colin Deaver from KTSM joins the show to help introduce the New Mexico State Aggies football program to their new post-realignment home, the C-USA. Check out the pod’s LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Connect with Colin: Twitter KTSM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
Realignment Introduction: UTSA to the AAC, with Jared Kalmus
March 22, 2022 11:48 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, Jared Kalmus of Alamodome Audible joins the show to help introduce the UTSA Roadrunners football program to their new post-realignment home, the American Athletic Conference. Check out the pod’s LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Connect with Jared: Alamodome Audible Twitter Alamodome Audible Patreon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
Realignment Introduction: Jacksonville State to the CUSA, with Thomas Ashworth
March 10, 2022 01:03 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Thomas Ashworth from The Chanticleer joins the show to help introduce the Jacksonville State Gamecock football program to their new post-realignment home, the CUSA. Check out the pod’s LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Connect with Thomas: Thomas' Twitter Chanticleer Twitter Chanticleer Homepage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Realignment Introduction: Jacksonville State to the C-USA, with Thomas Ashworth
March 10, 2022 01:03 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, Thomas Ashworth from The Chanticleer joins the show to help introduce the Jacksonville State Gamecock football program to their new post-realignment home, the CUSA. Check out the pod’s LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Connect with Thomas: Thomas' Twitter Chanticleer Twitter Chanticleer Homepage --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
Realignment Introduction: Marshall to the Sun Belt, with Aaron Coleman
March 02, 2022 01:39 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, Aaron Coleman from the Runnin' With The Herd Podcast joins the show to help me introduce the Marshall Thundering Herd football program to their new post-realignment home, the Sun Belt East. Check out the pod’s LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Aaron's Links: Twitter - Runnin' With The Herd Twitter - Herd Nation Facebook - Runnin' With The Herd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/g...
Realignment Introduction: Charlotte to the AAC, with Hunter Bailey
February 16, 2022 20:29 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, Hunter Bailey from the Charlotte Observer joins the show to help me introduce the UNC Charlotte football program to their new post-realignment home, the American Athletic Conference. Check out the pod’s LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Hunter’s Links: Twitter Charlotte Observer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
Realignment Introduction: UNC Charlotte to the AAC, with Hunter Bailey
February 16, 2022 20:29 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, Hunter Bailey from the Charlotte Observer joins the show to help me introduce the UNC Charlotte football program to their new post-realignment home, the American Athletic Conference. Check out the pod’s LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Hunter’s Links: Twitter Charlotte Observer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021 Season Wrap... FOR NOW
January 11, 2022 02:58 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, I wrap up the 2021 season of G5 football and look at what’s ahead. And there's PLENTY ahead. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2021 Bowl Game Update
December 29, 2021 20:51 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB2021 Bowl Game Update! In this episode, I review the G5 bowl games so far and preview a surprise matchup. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2021 Bowl Game Preview, PART TWO
December 22, 2021 02:37 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, I recap the first half of the G5 bowl games and preview the rest of them. There’s nothing like bowl season! Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2021 Bowl Game Preview, PART ONE
December 16, 2021 02:26 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode, I preview the first half, or so, of the G5 bowl games. There are a lot of them. Stick with me. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2021 Conference Championship Recap
December 08, 2021 01:55 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, I recap each of the G5 Championships and look forward to bowl season! Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2021 Conference Championship EXTRAVAGANZA!
December 03, 2021 02:38 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode, I recap the last couple of weeks in G5 football and preview each of the upcoming G5 Championships! This week's matchups are: Cincinnati vs. Houston, Western Kentucky vs. UTSA, Kent State vs. NIU, Utah State vs. SDSU App State vs. Louisiana. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffive...
2021 Week 12 Preview: Rifles, Wagon Wheels, and the End of a Streak
November 17, 2021 02:24 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Southern Miss @ LA Tech, Kent State @ Akron, Wyoming @ Utah State, UAB @ UTSA. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2021 Week 11 Preview: Hurricane, Falcons, Huskies, and Trojans
November 10, 2021 04:14 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Air Force @ Colorado State, Tulsa @ Tulane, Ball State @ NIU, #24 Louisiana @ Troy. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
Week 10 Preview: 100 Miles of Hate, Battle for the Belt, and MORE!
November 03, 2021 13:42 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB*WEEKNIGHT GAME PREVIEWED* In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: MTSU @ Western Kentucky Northern Illinois @ Kent State South Alabama @ Troy Boise State @ #25 Fresno State Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle.
2021 Week 10 Preview: 100 Miles of Hate, Battle for the Belt, and MORE!
November 03, 2021 13:42 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB*WEEKNIGHT GAME PREVIEWED* In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: MTSU @ Western Kentucky, Northern Illinois @ Kent State, South Alabama @ Troy, Boise State @ #25 Fresno State Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...
2021 Week 9 Preview: In-State Rivalries Galore!
October 27, 2021 18:16 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Georgia State @ Georgia Southern Boise State @ Colorado State Fresno State @ SDSU #19 SMU @ Houston Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/me...
2021 Week 8 Preview: Owls and Beach Chickens Flock to the Old North State
October 20, 2021 13:11 - 21 minutes - 20 MB*WEEKNIGHT GAMES FEATURED* In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Memphis @ UCF FAU @ Charlotte Nevada @ Fresno State Coastal @ App State Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/m...
2021 Week 7: A Plethora of MACtion, plus Trojans and Miners
October 13, 2021 12:05 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Texas State vs. Troy Central Michigan vs. Toledo UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefoc...
2021 Week 6: Battle at the Bounce House, No Joke
October 06, 2021 12:02 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: #24 SMU @ Navy Buffalo @ Kent State Wyoming @ Air Force East Carolina @ UCF Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2021 Week 5: Cougs, Cajuns, and Close Games
October 01, 2021 12:44 - 15 minutes - 27.6 MB*FRIDAY GAMES FEATURED* In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! Be sure to listen before the games Friday night. This week's matchups are: Rice vs. Southern Miss Tulsa vs. Houston South Alabama vs. Louisiana Utah State vs. #13 BYU Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle.
2021 Week 5: Coogs, Cajuns, and Close Games
October 01, 2021 12:44 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB*FRIDAY GAMES FEATURED* In this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! Be sure to listen before the games Friday night. This week's matchups are: Rice vs. Southern Miss Tulsa vs. Houston South Alabama vs. Louisiana Utah State vs. #13 BYU Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice mes...
2021 Week 4: Memphis, WMU, Appalachian State
September 23, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode, I recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! This week's matchups are: Memphis vs. UTSA Western Michigan vs. San Jose State App State vs. Marshall Iowa vs. Colorado State Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/me...
Episode 1: Bearcats, Blue Turf, Big Time Upset
September 16, 2021 12:28 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Group of 5ive Focus podcast! In this episode, I introduce myself and discuss the following matchups: Cincinnati at Indiana UNC Charlotte at Georgia State Oklahoma State at Boise State Tulane at Ole Miss Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and be sure to rate, review, and share. Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
2021 Week 3: Bearcats, Blue Turf, Big Time Upset
September 16, 2021 12:28 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Group of 5ive Focus podcast! In this episode, I introduce myself and discuss the following matchups: Cincinnati at Indiana UNC Charlotte at Georgia State Oklahoma State at Boise State Tulane at Ole Miss Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and be sure to rate, review, and share. Music by Lesfm from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message
2021 Season Trailer
September 02, 2021 01:00 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBWelcome to the Group of Five Focus Podcast, where I usually recap the last week in G5 football, break down a few upcoming matchups, and make a BOLD upset prediction! Here is the trailer for the 2021 Season, which includes a sneak peek at Episode 1. Check out our LinkTree and reach out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to continue the conversation! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Mary Riddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupoffivefocus/message