The Jackrabbit Illustrated Podcast

A-Team: MVFC Mid-Season Madness & Heading North to Grand Forks Oct 12, 2026 00:54:48 The big dogs are back in the studio! Matt and Chad take to the mic for The A-Team's latest episode to recap all the Missouri Valley Football Conference action from the past weekend. Even with the Jacks on a bye, the Valley never rests! We break down who is sliding, who is rising, and what the Jacks need to do from here to capture the race for the Valley crown.Then, it is time to load up the bu

Scared Money Don’t Make Money: Normalizing Success & Engineering the Improvement Week Oct 8, 2026 01:00:10 The Valley gauntlet briefly pauses, but the grind never stops! In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated B-Team: Scared Money Don’t Make Money Show, Ben, Brendan, and Alex break down the fallout from the highly anticipated, top-15 out-of-conference heavyweight matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds at Hancock Stadium.The guys also dive into their regular weekly routine of picking Missouri

The Return of Brendan & A National Outlook with Zach McKinnell from The Blue Bloods Oct 8, 2026 01:00:31 The B Team is finally back at full strength! After a two-week hiatus, Brendan makes his triumphant return just in time to celebrate the Jackrabbits' decisive 31–14 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds. We break down everything from the big plays in Normal to how the Jacks are handling Coach Stig's legendary "Improvement Week" as they head into the bye—and yes, we definitely w

A-Team: Redbirds Grounded & "Improvement Week" Blueprint Oct 5, 2026 00:56:17 The Jackrabbits are flying high after a decisive 31–14 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds! On this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team, we break down yesterday's complete team win, from the explosive plays to the defensive stands that kept the Redbirds grounded.But there’s no room for complacency in Brookings. As the Jacks head into the bye, we dive into what legendary Coach Joh

Scared Money: Rockin' Into October: Man vs. Machine (While Brendan "Works") Oct 1, 2026 00:47:45 This week on Jackrabbit Illustrated, Alex and Ben hold down the fort while Brandon takes a highly suspicious absence for something he claims is "work"—yeah, we don’t believe him either.With Brendon away, the guys are letting loose and breaking down a massive week of Missouri Valley football. First, we look back and recap the major takeaways from last weekend's action. Then, it's

B-Team: Shrugging Off EIU & Scouting the Top-Ranked Redbirds Oct 1, 2026 00:59:28 The real analysts are back in the studio! Ben, Brendan, and Chad hop on the mics for another unfiltered episode of The B-Team! We'll break down a tale of two halves and map out what it's going to take to survive a massive Missouri Valley gauntlet test.In this week's episode, the guys react to the Jackrabbits shaking off a sluggish first half to deliver a commanding 42-7 victory over th

Panther Poundin' & Normal Bound: Matt & Chad Recap EIU, Preview the Redbirds Sep 28, 2026 01:03:25 The A-Team is back in the studio as Matt and Chad break down everything from the Jackrabbits' gritty, dominant victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers yesterday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.We look at the film, analyze the explosive second-half offensive explosion, and unpack how the Jacks controlled the line of scrimmage to put the Panthers away. From key defensive stops to standout individ

Scared Money Valley Gauntlet: Post-YSU Reaction & Crucial Out-of-Conference Locks Sep 24, 2026 01:02:01 The Valley gauntlet has officially begun! In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated B-Team: Scared Money Don't Make Money Show, Ben, Brendan, and Alex dive headfirst into the fallout from the conference opener against the Youngstown State Penguins. We deliver a full post-game reaction, unpacking the tactical takeaways, key player metrics, and what this critical performance means for the be

JI B-Team : Frosting the Penguins (YSU) & Prepping for the Panthers (EIU) Sep 24, 2026 00:57:12 The B-Team is back to break down a gritty MVFC battle and map out the blueprint for moving forward without our QB1.In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated Podcast, the crew dives deep into a wild, hard-nosed 27-20 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins at the Dykhouse. It wasn't always pretty, but the Jacks proved what they are made of. When star quarterback Chase Mason exited right

JI A-Team: Grinding out the Penguins & how we expect to Tame the Eastern Illinois panthers Sep 21, 2026 00:58:47 The A-Team is back to break down a classic, hard-nosed Missouri Valley battle and layout the blueprint for next week!In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated podcast, Matt and Chad dive deep into the film rooms to dissect yesterday's thrilling, gritty 27-20 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins at the Dykhouse. We are covering all the aspects of last night's tape, from the stella

Late Night with the Borg Sunday Edition YSU Sep 20, 2026 01:19:45 Brendan and the Borg chop it up about the YSU game and other FCS happenings across the country

Scared Money Don't Make Money: Charging Past New Haven, Previewing the Penguins with Gino Leone Sep 17, 2026 01:02:00 Scared money don't make money—and the Valley gauntlet is officially here !In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated podcast, Ben, Brendan, and Alex link up with special guest Gino Leone from the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast to unpack a massive week of Missouri Valley Football Conference action. First, the guys recap the South Dakota State Jackrabbits' dominant 57-14 blowout victory over

The B Team's Penguin Preview (Feat. Kyle Sirl) Sep 17, 2026 00:57:07 The B-Team is back with full-blown MVFC game-week energy! In this episode, the guys pull up the chairs to recap the South Dakota State Jackrabbits' commanding bounce-back victory over the New Haven Chargers at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. We dive into what finally clicked, how the execution leveled up, and why the game was exactly the "get right" blowout the team needed. But there’s no

2nd Annual JI LIVESTREAM from Wooden Legs Brewing Co. Feat Coach Jackson Sep 14, 2026 01:16:42 a Taping of the Live Stream on 9/12/26 There were bandwidth issues We apologize for the quality of the video and Audio.Coach was fantastic and it's worth a listen for that!

The Jacks Are Back in the Win Column! New Haven Recap & Youngstown State Preview Sep 14, 2026 00:59:38 A 70-point explosion to open the season followed by a tough battle in Evanston? Forget about it—the Jackrabbits just took care of business at home! Join Matt and Chad on the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team as they break down every major takeaway, highlight, and defensive stand from last night’s decisive Beef Bowl victory over the New Haven Chargers at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. We look at what clicke

Late Night with The Borg: New Haven Post-Game Recap & The "Get Right" Blowout Sep 13, 2026 01:22:41 Grab your favorite late-night beverage and join Brendan and Zach Borg for the ultimate after-dark breakdown of South Dakota State’s commanding 57-14 victory over the New Haven Chargers. Following a frustrating road trip last week, the Jacks returned to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium and executed the perfect "get right game" to get back into the win column.

B-Team: Scared Money Don't Make Money Week "3" Sep 10, 2026 00:59:48 Welcome to the Jackrabbit Illustrated B Team: Scared Money Don't Make Money (SMDMM) Show, your go-to podcast for everything Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) and gridiron gambling! Hosted by Ben, Brendon, and Alex, this show is built for the die-hard fans who know that fortune favors the bold. Each week, the guys break down the biggest matchups in Valley football, combining sharp inst

B-Team Northwestern Recap, New Haven Preview & Wooden Legs Live Show details Sep 10, 2026 00:56:21 The B-Team is back, slightly bruised, but fully lubricated and ready to pick up the pieces.On this episode, the guys recap last Saturday’s tough battle against Northwestern. It didn't bounce our way, but we’re breaking down the key moments and turning the page. The crew will then shift focus to this Sunday’s matchup against Newhaven, mapping out exactly what the Jackrabbits need to do to bounc

From Evanston to Brookings: NW Recap & New Haven Preview Sep 7, 2026 00:57:43 The Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team is back to break down a tough road loss and preview what lies ahead for South Dakota State. Hosts Matt and Chad dive deep into the film following the Jackrabbits' disappointing performance against the Northwestern Wildcats. While the loss stung, the focus quickly shifts forward to next week's matchup at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The New Haven Chargers come

Scared Money Don't make money Week "2" Sep 3, 2026 01:00:16 "Scared Money Don't Make Money" is locking in!Join Alex, Ben, and Brendan as Jackrabbit Illustrated's premier betting show returns to hunt down the best value on the board. The guys are breaking down lines, setting expectations, and handing out their locked-in picks against the spread for the entire slate of Missouri Valley Football Conference matchups. Plus, they are pivoting to

B-Team Stetson Recap and Northwestern Wildcats Primer Sep 3, 2026 00:57:46 70 points to open the season? The varsity squad is rolling, but it’s time for the real (B-Team) analysts to clock in. Join Ben, Brendan, and Chad as they take over the mics to break down SDSU’s 70-7 blowout of Stetson. Expect fewer spreadsheets, way more hype, and the actual takeaways you care about. Plus, the guys are looking ahead to the Big Ten showdown in Evanston against Northwestern. Can the

Jacks Dominate Opener: Stetson Takeaways & Northwestern Preview Aug 31, 2026 00:57:38 70 points to open the season? The Jackrabbits are firing on all cylinders! Join Matt and Chad as they break down every major takeaway and highlight from South Dakota State’s spectacular 70-7 dismantling of Stetson. Plus, we are shifting our focus to the big stage. Get our complete game preview, tactical breakdown, and key expectations as the Jacks head to Evanston to challenge the Northwestern Wil

2026 Scared Money Don't Make Money Kickoff Aug 27, 2026 00:55:20 Join the Guys on their insights on the valley teams matchups and a selected game courtesy of www.fcsnationradio.com

B-Team Stetson 2026 Preview and Shenanigans Aug 27, 2026 00:55:31 Join the guys as they kickoff the Pod season for the B team.

2026 Special Teams and Stetson Hatter Preview Aug 24, 2026 00:54:06 Join the guys as they outline what to expect this year on special teams and what to look for in the season debut.

2026 Defensive season Preview Feat: Dan Jackson Aug 17, 2026 01:00:23 Join the guys as they sit down with coach Jackson discuss what they think the defensive side of the ball will look like for the 2026 season of jackrabbit football.

JI X Bluebloods- Advanced Stats and Analytics for the common college football fan Aug 11, 2026 01:06:21 Join Timothy Rosario of The Bluebloods-FCS Central on Sports Illustrated and Alex Kenkel from Jackrabbit Illustrated as the get you ready to be the Swami of your friends and coworkers as they teach you what numbers matter and what don't as you break down or preview a football game.

Jackrabbit Illustrated's 2026 Offensive Preview Aug 10, 2026 00:59:38 Join "The Podfather" as he breaks down what he expects to see from the 2026 SDSU Jackrabbit football Offense.

Jackrabbit Illustrated's Missouri Valley Football 2026 season Conference Preview Aug 3, 2026 01:37:12 Join the Jackrabbit Illustrated gang as they help you get back into the football swing of things. Join "The JI Guys" as they outline their outlook for the conference in 2026 like only they can do, We'll share any news and updates we may have; as well as talk about the upcoming season for Jackrabbit football. ITS OFFICALLY PRESEASON FOLKS!!!

The Takedown Special Episode Dual sport athlete Micah Hach May 2, 2026 01:08:55 Join the takedown crew as the sit down with SDSU wrestler and Football player Micah Hach

2026 Wrestling March MATness NCAA Tournament discussion Mar 18, 2026 01:37:02 Join the fellas as they discuss their thoughts on the upcoming 2026 NCAA Div1 Wrestling Tournament

The Takedown Featuring Special Guest Coach Clay Carlson Feb 20, 2026 01:07:51 Join the guys as they sit with Jackrabbit wrestling legend turned coach Clay Carlson as they discuss Clay's Journey and the Rivalry with NDSU and the upcoming Battle for the Border Bell

The Takedown featuring Special guest: Jullian Tagg Feb 13, 2026 01:10:23 Join the guys as they sit down with South Dakota State wrestling's 141 pounder Julian Tagg

What is going on... "Around the Valley": MVFC and other FCS talk. Feb 12, 2026 01:29:09 Join the guys for some discussion on the wild weekend that was. Going to be a banger, bring your anger.

2026 Recruiting Special Featuring Coach Dan Jackson Jan 20, 2026 01:35:39 Join us for our annual recruiting special with SDSU Jackrabbits Head Football coach Dan Jackson #GoJacks

The Takedown '25 szn Ep 3 Coach Cam Simaz Dec 19, 2025 01:20:09 Join the guys as they sit down with assistant Coach Cam Simaz and talk about the Season thus far, the incoming Signees and the upcoming Campbell Dual.

Scared Money Don't Make Money - Semifinals Dec 18, 2025 00:45:02 Ben, Brendan, and Alex pick the semifinal games against the spread

Scared Money Don't Money - Quarterfinals Dec 11, 2025 00:58:15 Ben, Brendan, and Alex pick the Quarterfinal FCS Playoff Games

Rd 2 playoff Late Night With the Borg Dec 7, 2025 01:08:28 Brendan and Borg break down the Montana game and the rest of the FCS action on the day, for the final time of this up and down 2025 season

Scared Money Don't Make Money - Round 2 Playoffs Dec 5, 2025 01:28:48 Ben, Brendan, and Alex are joined by Fight on Montana's Adam and Luke to preview the 2nd round and SDSU's matchup @ Montana

B-Team Montana Preview and UNH recap Dec 2, 2025 01:04:04 Join the B- Team As they go Over the Win over UNH and look forward to the game in Missoula

A-Team Rd 1 Playoff Recap (New Hampshire) and Rd 2 Preview (Montana) Dec 1, 2025 01:00:43 Join the A-Team as they discuss the most fun game all year and prognosticate regarding the upcoming trip to Missoula to face the Montana Grizzley's

Late Night with the Borg Playoffs RD 1 Nov 30, 2025 02:02:03 Borg and Brendan break down the beat down the Jacks put on UNH and react to the rest of the results across the playoffs

Scared Money Don't Make Money - Playoff Preview Nov 29, 2025 00:55:16 Ben, Brendan, and Alex pick all of the playoff games against the spread

B-Team UND Win Recap and 1st Round playoffs Nov 25, 2025 01:19:56 B-Team UND Win Recap and 1st Round playoffs

UND REDEMPTION (recap) and 1st round playoff game/bracket preview Nov 24, 2025 01:30:25 Join the A-team guys and Kevin Marshall as they discuss the emotional 34-31 OT victory in Grand Forks, We'll also get into the 1st round playoff matchup and the #FCSPlayoff bracket landscape.

Late Night With the Borg UND recap Nov 23, 2025 02:02:03 Brendan and Borg recap the huge comeback against UND in Grand Forks. They also will be joined by special guests Zach Mckinnel and Kevin Marshall to go over the results of the day and how everyone thinks the bracket will shake out.

Scared Money Don't Make Money - UND Nov 20, 2025 01:19:40 Special Guest Zach McKinnell joins us!

B-Team Illinois State recap and UND Preview Nov 18, 2025 01:12:46 Join the Guys for their latest takes and look forward to next week

Illinois State Recap and UND Preview Nov 17, 2025 00:59:59 Join the A-Team as they sit down and discuss the Game Vs Illinois State and look forward to the fight in Grand Forks with the Hawks

The Takedown 2025 Episode 2 Feat: Cody Caldwell Nov 15, 2025 01:08:59 Join Alex, Chad and Jordon as they sit down with Assistant Jackrabbit Wrestling Coach: Cody Caldwell

The Takedown 2025 Episode 2 Feat: Cody Caldwell Nov 14, 2025 01:08:59 Join Alex, Chad and Jordon as they sit down with Assistant Jackrabbit Wrestling Coach: Cody Caldwell

Scared Money Don't Make Money - Illinois St. Nov 13, 2025 01:04:44 Ben, Brendan, and Alex pick this week's MVFC games plus a few extra

B-Team USD recap and Illinois state Preview Nov 11, 2025 01:14:04 Join the B-Team as they look forward to the last regular season home game for the 2025 season

A-Team USD Recap and Illinois State Preview Nov 10, 2025 01:03:29 Join the guys to discuss the last game vs USD and the season going forward.

Late Night With The Borg USD edition Nov 9, 2025 01:21:32 Borg and Brendan go over the USD game and the rest of the happenings across the FCS

The Takedown 2025 Season Primer Feat: Damian Hahn Nov 7, 2025 01:25:15 Join Alex, Chad and Jordon as they sit down with Head Jackrabbit Wrestling Coach: Damian Hahn

Scared Money Don't Make Money - usd Nov 6, 2025 01:31:40 B\en, Brendan, and Alex pick the MVFC games against the spread and preview the usd game.

B-Team Indiana St Recap and USD Preview Nov 5, 2025 01:14:40 Join the B-Team as we lament the loss and Charge forward into the USD game

A-Team USD Preview and Indiana State recap Nov 3, 2025 00:53:54 Join the guys as we breakdown the loss to Indiana state and Look forward to the showdown with USD in Vermillion.

Late Night With the Borg Indiana St Nov 3, 2025 01:34:37 Brendan and Borg go over the biggest upset of the Jacks at Dana J ever by Indiana St and go over what should go down as chaos Saturday across the FCS.

B-Team Marker recap and Indiana State Preview Oct 28, 2025 01:01:57 Join the guys for the typical Shenanigans as they talk about the game that was and moving forward.

A-Team Dakota Marker Recap and Indiana State Prveiw Oct 27, 2025 01:09:05 Join the A-Team for a Breakdown of the Dakota Marker and a look forward to Indiana State

Late Night With the Borg Dakota Marker Oct 26, 2025 01:27:06 Borg and Brendan go over the aftermath of the Dakota Marker and the rest of the happenings across the FCS

Scared Money Don't Make Money - 2025 Marker Game Oct 23, 2025 01:12:23 Scared Money Don't Make Money - 2025 Marker Game

B-Team Dakota Marker Preview with Matt Fraase, Plus Murray State Recap Oct 21, 2025 01:27:09 Join the Guys for their annual Dakota Marker Preview with FCS Fan's nation's Matt Fraas

Dakota Marker preview and Murray State Recap A-Team Oct 20, 2025 01:17:17 In this Episode we breakdown the win over the Murray State Racers, and we'll talk about the upcoming, Top-Rated, FCS matchup for the Dakota Marker.

Late Night With the Borg Murray St Week 7 Oct 19, 2025 02:08:40 Borg and Brendan break down the Murray St win before the all important Dakota Marker game, as well as going over the rest of the results in the FCS this week.

Scared Money Don't Make Money - Week 8 - Murray St Oct 16, 2025 00:49:13 The star of the show, Alex Kenkel, will join his lowly cohosts Ben and Brendan to pick MVFC games against the spread.

B-Team Hobo Day Recap (UNI) and Murray State Preview Oct 14, 2025 00:56:53 In the episode you can join the guys as they go over the Hobo Day game (Vs. Northern Iowa) and experience. We will also preview Murray State and can all but guarantee Horse discussion and Horseplay.

A-Team Hobo Day (UNI Panthers) recap and Murray St. Preview Oct 13, 2025 01:06:12 Join the A-Team as we discuss all things Hobo Day and game and look forward to the tip to Murray State.

Scared Money Don't Make Money Hobo Week!!! Oct 9, 2025 00:53:58 Ben, Alex, and Brendan continue to go head-to-head picking games, go over the week that was and who was good and who was bad, as well as other general tomfoolery Brought to you by Cubby's

B-Team Youngstown Recap and HOBO Day! Preview Oct 7, 2025 00:58:48 Join the B-Team as they discuss the victory over the YSU Penguins and look forward to the HOBO DAY game Vs UNI, with the tomfoolery that they have come to be known for.

YSU Late Show Alex and The Borg Oct 6, 2025 01:36:47 Join Alex and Zach Borg as they recap the Jacks 35-30 win over Youngstown and other national headlines.

Youngstown Dub recap and HOBO Day Preview Oct 6, 2025 01:03:09 Join the A-Team as they discuss the Comeback win Vs YSU and Talk all things UNI And HOBO DAY!

Scared Money Don't Make Money Week 6 YSU Oct 4, 2025 01:09:40 Brendan and Alex go over the lines around the MVFC as well as a couple bonus ranked games as well! And with no Ben, who knows how long the show could go? The opportunities are limitless

B-Team YSU preview and Mercyhurst Recap Oct 1, 2025 01:01:06 Join the B-Team for their usual rascality, as they discuss the win over the Lakers of Mercyhurst and look forward to the upcoming match up the the featherless Penguins of Youngstown State.

A-Team Mercyhurst Recap and Youngstown Preview Sep 29, 2025 01:03:18 Join the A-Team to talk about the teams progression shown in a 51-7 win over the Lakers of Mercyhurst, and Talk about the upcoming opponent Youngstown state. See you there!

SMDMM - Week 5 - Mercyhurst Sep 25, 2025 00:44:37 Ben, Brendan, and Alex recap week 4 and look ahead to a 3 game slate in Week

JI A-Team Drake Game Recap and "Improvement Week" thoughts Sep 22, 2025 01:02:18 Join the A-Team as they give their thoughts on the 37-21 Victory over the Bulldogs of Drake and Discuss where we thing we sit going into the bye week with Valley play quickly approaching. See you ther

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