All-American Podcast

Big news from the College football world as the College Football Playoff announced it is expanding to 24 teams starting with the 2027 season. Maria Trivelpiece and James Westling break down the news and what is changing. They also look ahead to a week 11 slate iwht big games including a huge game in San Antonio that could put North Texas in the drivers seat to host the conference title game enterting final two weeks.

Current Voice of the Baltimore Ravens⁩ and former All American Host Kyle Youmans joins the show to discuss his alma mater in North Texas and preview the game against UTSA this week. He also gives his thoughts on who could still be a suprise late in the season in the final weeks.

North Texas is now the only unbeaten team in the American at 5-0 after defeating Rice 52-17. After a slow start the Mean Green rolled in the 2nd half. They now look ahead to a huge matchup against rival UTSA in San Antonio. With a win North Texas will be in the driver's seat this weekend to host the conference championship game. The question is will they be able to get past the Alamodome voodoo this weeekend.

Florida Atlantic rolled to a massive win at home against UTSA putting up 60 points on the evening. The Owls offense flew from the very beginning and they didn't look back. They now look ahead to staying in the championship game hunt this week against Tulsa.

Tulsa also put up 60 points in a dominant perfomance over Tulane on Saturday. Baylor Hayes and the offense balled out against the Green Wave. They now look to keep it up in what is a really intriguing game this weekend against Florida Atlantic.

Memphis sits at 4-1 in league play with a huge game on Thursday when they vistis South Florida. The Tigers vaunted offense will take on the Bulls stingy defense in what will be a great matchup of teams with opposite strengths. If Memphis wins the Tigers will be in greta shape heading into the final weeks to be in the conference championship game. 

East Carolina once again used there defense and spcecial teams to win on a walk-off field goal against South Florida. The Pirates will now face off against in-state rival Charlotte on Saturday as one of the two loss teams very much in the conversation to make the championship game.

UAB also took a 4th quarter surge to victory against Charlotte on Saturday with a defnese that continues to get it done. Now 5-0 at home they look to become bowl eligibile against Temple and get a road win for the first time Saturday.

Navy also got a big win against Temple riding the back of Jackson Gutierrez's 6 touchdowns. The Midshipmen quarterback will hope to give Navy a boost in the final few games of the season after a bye week this week.

They also look at the full week 11 schedule and the importance of every game. 

North Texas has been on a roll on offense this season and one of the biggest reason why is running back Jahiem White. He joins Maria Trivelpiece to discuss the start to the season as a team. He also discusses what it is like to reunited with Head Coach Neal Brown after spending time together at West Virginia. He also discusses the rehab process and how some NFL guys helped him get back on the field and stronger than ever. They also discuss the huge matchup this weekend in San Antonio.

The debate of the week takes a look at the 2 loss teams in the American and who has the best chance to possibly make the American Championship game.

Lastly, the Social Moment of the Week highlights the Army jersey reveal for the Army-Navy Game. It was revealed on Fox NFL Sunday by Gronk which was a cool moment for the cadets on the show

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November has arrived and the final 4 weeks of the season are here. Maria Trivelpiece and James Westling break it all own on a new episode of All American. 

Three teams have risen to the top of the American with zero or one conference loss in UTSA, North Texas and Memphis. They look at the schedules of those 3 teams and who has the toughest down the strech and why the UTSA-North Texas game on Saturday the 14th could mean so much towards the conference title game. 

ESPN College football analyst Leger Douzable joins the show to discuss the top 3 teams in the league and how the American race is shaping up. He also talks about his dark horse team in Army who is still right in the mix for the conference title. He also previews the game he is calling in Tulsa at Tulane, and reminds everyone that anything can happen in November and to expect the unexpected the last 4 weeks.

North Texas won a thriller over Florida Atlantic last Thursday. What Neal Brown has done espcially on offense in his first season in Denton is nothing short of spectacular. The Mean Green will look to a matchup with Rice this week one they can't overlook before that showdown with UTSA on November 14th.

Memphis took care of business with a huge win over Army last week solidifying thier palce in the conference title race. Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a big win and now they will get a weke off before heading into their final 3 games against South Florida, Navy andf Temple. 

Tulane won a wild one last Friday in Charlotte led by Freshman Quarterback Trace Johnson who tied it up late to send it to overtime. The Green Wave now look to build on that performance against a Tulsa team coming off a bye as both teams look for another win to be closer to bowl eligibility.

South Florida used it's dominant defense to become bowl eligible for the 4th straight season. They will look to continue that dominant defense against a toughrt schedule with East Carolina, Memphis, Florida Atlantic and Tulane down the stretch.

Speaking of phenomenal defense East Carolina used their to take down Temple. East Carolina now 4-4 takes on South Florida who's defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge spent last season in Greenville. It will be a defensive battle on Friday which every offense can do more will give their team the edge.

Maria and James also preview, what will be a huge game in Boca Raton Thursday night between UTSA and Florida Atlantic. A lof ot points could be scored in that one as both teams feature great offenses. UTSA will look to keep their undefeated conference record alive before a possibly massive showdown with North Texas on November 14th. 

Air Force at Army will play on Saturday in the 2nd leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. An Army win would make it that an Army win in the Army-Navy Game gives the Black Knights the trophy. An Air Force win and it belongs to the Falcons. Fox's Big Noon Kickoff will highlight the game at West Point this weekend. 

They also preview Temple and Navy in a game wher eboth teams desparately need a win and Charlotte and UAB where both teams aim to bounce back.

After a huge performance against Army Marcus Stokes joins All American to discuss what has been so successful this season. He tell Maria and James what he has learned since the start of the season in his first year at the FBS level. Along with how after the loss to Tulane, he and the offense met to get back on the same page which has been proving to work the last few week. He also highlights how this team has come togther so well depsite all the new players and new staff. Along with how he thinks when clicking on all cylinders they are extremely difficult to beat. 

The debate of the week takes a look at the some of the incredible helmets that were on display last weekend in the American. James goes with a tweak on one of the best logos in the entire country while Maria takes a throwback/alternate logo as her top pick.

Lastly, the Social Moment of the Week highlgihts the start of basketball season with a masive slam dunk in a statement win by Memphis over #18 Iowa State. It also highlights how it is officially championship season in the American with cross country, soccer and more show their is chaos across college sports right now. 

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Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

It's Spooky Season and that means Thriller by Michael Jackson is on repeat. Just like that Thriller the American has had it's own share of thrillers especially on Thursday night. With all four games the last 4 weeks decided in the final minute or overtime there has been no lack of excitment in the American. 

Maria Trivelpiece and Sydney Staples breakdown last week and look ahead a key week in American Championship race as November quickly approacges.

UTSA continues to roll this season after a dominant win in New Orleans led by the defense forcing 6 turnovers. The roadrunners who are off this week now to the November stretch with key games on the schedule as the control their own destiny in the race to the conference championship game.

North Texas stayed unbeaten in conference play with a win over Navy. The Mean Green continue to boast a potent offense led by a big 3 in Tayven Jackson, Jaheim White and Jsutin Stevenson who at this point in the season have better numbers than the big 3 from last season on an offense that was the best in the country in 2025. They look ahead to a big matchup on Thursday against Florida Atlantic where it should be a packed DATCU stadium.

Florida Atlantic bounced back in a wild offensive shooutout vs Rice. Led by Easton Messer's 5 touchdowns in 3 different ways the Owls got. much needed win. They now look to make a statement on the road at North Texas on Thursday. 

Memphis also bounced back in a big way rallying with a huge 2nd half to beat East Carolina in the latest thursday night thriller in the American. The Tigers now look to their mathcup with Army this weekend in what could be a defacto elimination game for the conference title race. 

Army won another close game. Stop if you've heard that before. A 50-yard field goal as time xpired by Dawson Jones gave the Black Knights a win over Tulsa. Army now 4-1 in league play looks to make a statemtn against Memphis on Saturday in a huge game

Maria and Sydney also preview, Navy vs Notre Dame and the storng rush attack of Navy against the strong rush defense of Notre Dame. They also preview Tulane at Charlotte, a likely defensive battle between UAb and South Florida, along with Temple visiting East Carolina.

After his record setting day and a program record 5 touchdowns vs Rice, Florida Atlantic Easton messer joins Maria on the show to discuss the performance. He talks about what it is like playing in a Zach Kittley offense and how coach has pushed him to do different thing on the field the last few years. He also discussed the fmaily like relationship with quarterback Caden Veltkamp. Along with the big game in Denton against North Texas on Thursday and how playing on Thursday is a first in his career.

The debate of the week goes away from football as Halloween is on Saturday. Since one of the best part of Halloween is Candy, Maria and Sydney rank their best and worst halloween Candy. The best, well let's jsut say they agree on a classic that might be the GOAT. 

Lastly, the Social Moment of the Week highlgihts the big stage that West Point will have on November 7th and 8th with Big Noon Kickoff and Fox NFL Sunday coming to town back-to-back days.

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Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

To say it was chaos in the American was an understatement this past week as their were close games and upsets galore across the league. 

Maria Trivelpiece and Taylor McHargue also breakdown last week and look ahead this week across the American. They are joined by ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia to discuss the wide-openness of the league and preview his game this week in Army at Tulsa.

UAB started the chaos this week with a last-minute rally and overtime win vs East Carolina. Heading into the bye week the Blazers have 4 wins, and bowl eligibility seems definitely in reach this season.

Tulane followed it up with a defensive onslaught of Memphis causing 6 turnovers and extending their wins streak at home to 10 games. The Green Wave now look ahead to UTSA this week to try and keep the winning ways going.

UTSA took a back-and-forth affair against Navy to become the first American team bowl eligible this season moving to 6-1. Owen McCown starred for the Roadrunners who will look to continue their success in New Orleans this week at Tulane. 

Army took care of Florida Atlantic this week with an emphatic win. Led by Cale Hellums the Black Knights re-inserted them in the conference title race now at 3-1 in American play. Tulsa also took care of business against Rice this week led by Baylor Hayes. They now face off against Army in a huge game this week for the conference title race.

Charlotte went into Philadelphia and got their first win against Temple highlighting a football sweep as the Panthers defeated the Eagles as well the following day. Conner Harrell led the 49ers who look to build on the win heading to a bye. South Florida moved to 5-2 with a bye week ahead as well.

Maria and Taylor also preview North Texas at Navy, East Carolina at Memphis, and Rice at Florida Atlantic in a relatively light week schedule wise this week across the league.

Army Quarterback Cale Hellums joins Maria on the show after a record-tying five touchdown performance this week against Florida Atlantic. He talks about what it is like playing behind the Army offensive line and the great players and guys they are. He also discusses his growth over the last two years since taking over the starting job. Hellums highlights the depth of the conference as well and how difficult each week is in the American. 

The debate of the week takes shape with the wildest win of the week given the chaotic results from last week. Maria choses a rally that ended in OT with a weird score. While Taylor picked a surprise in terms of how a much a team won by.

Lastly, Alex Mortensen got a nice surprise from Adam Schefter on SportsCenter on Campus this past week in our social media moment of the week.

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Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

It is the halfway point of college football already and no one has made a bigger announcement than the American so far this season. 

On Monday the American Conference announced it will be adding James Madison as a full member no later than July 1, 2028. JMU who moved up from FCS in 2022 has gone 45-11 in football since then. That includes a 2025 Sun Belt Championship and 2025 College Football Playoff Appearance. They also have a storied tradition with 2 FCS National Championships and 18 FCS playoff appearances. They al have been successful across the board in other sports with a Women's College World Series Appearance in 2021, multiple NCAA tournament trips in basketball and others. And perhaps most notably a national championship in 2018 for women's lacrosse. 

Maria Trivelpiece and Ted Emrich also breakdown last week and look ahead this week across the American. They are join by ESPN College Football Analyst Fozzy Whittaker who praise the league's parody and previews the Navy and UTSA matchup on Saturday that he will be coalling with Ted. 

Maria and ted highlight the 2nd half comeback by the Roadrunners against South Florida and the impact of the running game. Alogn with highlighting a 2nd half comeback by Navy who was led by Quarterback Jackson Gutierrez. They then look ahead to the matchup this week and wheteht the Alamdome magic will work for UTSA against this service academy when it hasn't against others. 

Memphis took back the Battle of the Bones with a dominant 2nd half against UAB. They now face Tulane this week with a schedule that avoids some of the other top teams so far. The path is clear for Memphis to hold thier own destiny for an American Championship Berth.

North Texas continued their stellar offensive play with a dominant win pver Charlotte and will be dangerous down the stretch in the American. Army took care of Temple with game-winning field goal as time expired. Cale Hellums and that running game now looks to see which style of offense will win next week when Florida Atlantic and the Owl Raid visits West Point this Week. 

They also highlight the win by East Carolina over Rice and how 3 straight wins and a 1-0 conference start has the Pirates still in the conversation for what could happen the rest of the season as the championship game approaches. They also preview Charlotte at Temple, Tulsa at Rice and Kent Satte at South Florida which are matchup where teams desparately need wins after a tough last few weeks or season so far. 

UTSA Running back A'Marion Peterson joins the show to disucss his big performance in the win vs South Florida. He ditalks about the success of UTSA and how the team has really come together this season to lead to the 5-1 start. He also talks about the infamous Triangle of Toughness motto for the Roadrunners. Along with his journey and what led him to San Antonio. Plus what the team needs to do to continue the succes this season. Along with why the stories Jeff Traylor has make every day entertaining for UTSA. 

The debate of the week takes shape since we just had the Battle for the Bones in what is the Best BBQ in the country. Ted sticks to his roots even stating the best BBQ doesn't need sauce. While Maria goes outside the box and picks a city/state not even in the American but is very well known for their bbq style.

Laslty, Charles Huff talks about how he doesn't plan to lift any trophy unless it's the American Championship Trophy in our social media moment of the week. 

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Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

It was a wild week in the American as mutliple birds soared to victory on highlighted by a record set by Florida Atlantic, an upset by Temple and a thilling Overtime win by North Texas. Maria Trivelpiece and James Westling break it all down on All American.

They are joined by ESPN College Football Analyst Reginals Walker Jr. who highlights the big win by Memphis and the balanced offense led by Quarterback Marcus Stokes. He also discusses the OT win by North Texas and why the offense hasn't missed a beat it seems like this season. Along with how dangerous Florida Atlantic's offense can be and while UTSA has been solid all season, if both sides click the Roadrunners will roll. He also talks about the great talent and coaches in this league highlighting the strengthe of the American.

Maria and James breakdown the big win by Memphis over Charlotte and preview the Battle for the Bones between Memphis and UAB this week. They bring up why it is such and important game for both teams and how Memphis will look for revenger from last year's loss. 

They highlight North Texas' Overtime win over Tulsa led by their Vaunted offense and how the duo of Tayven Jackson and Jaheim White will be a nightmare for anyone to prepare for. Florida Atlantic won with a record 66 points on offense showing how vauntewd the Owls offense can be. They look ahead to what the future holds for the Owls and how they are a team they needs to be in serious consideration in the American. 

UTSA won this time with defense when it outlast Rice. The roadrunners will look for both sides to click this wek when they host South Florida in a big matchup Thursday night. If the Roadrunners get both sides clicking, look out. 

Temple took down the only unbeaten team is week on the road at South Florida. Led by Ajani Sheppard and a great defense, the Owls got back in the win column. They now look to do the same agian when the host UConn this week. Temple with their favorabel schedule could be a sleeper in the title race as well. 

They also preview Army and Tulane, a rematch of the 2024 champ game and a classic in 2025. Along with Tulsa and Navy which features two teams trying to bounce back from a tough couple weeks. Along with Rice and East Carolina as both teams search for a win.

North Texas Quarterback Tayven Jackson has been one of the best players in the country this season. He joined Maria Trivelpeice to dicuss the success he is having at North Texas so far. Along with why he emjoyed playing for coach Neal Brown. He also highlights the inspiration he drew from a book that AJ Brown from the Eagles made go viral last season. He also discuss what the keys are for North Texas to keep it going this season. 

The debate of the week takes shape in what American team has the most vaunted offense. It's hard ot argue with either Maria or James on this one.

Laslty, the American is celebrating 10 years of it's Powerful Minds Initiative. Maria is joined by former American SAAC Chair and NCAA Division I SAAC vice Chair Enna Selmanovic to discuss how the initiative started, how it has grown and why it is so important today.

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Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

Conference Plays heats up this week in the American as multiple teams get their first look at their American foes this week. Maria Trivelpeice and ESPN College Football Play-by-Play James Westling break it all down on this week's All American.

Maria is joined by Colton Pool of the Pool Report a Group of 6 writer that covering college football. Pool discuss his impressions of the American so far and the suprises he has seen this season. Along with the big game in Tulsa Thurday betwen North Texas and Tulsa. He also gives his if the seaosn ended today conference championship prediction which has UTSA hosting Memphis.

Maria and James breakdown the 4-0 start for South Florida and how they found yet another way to win against Bowling Green. They discuss what USF needs to do to keep it going especially when they host a desparate Temple team this weeked. They also highlight the increible offensive output by UTSA who hung 59 on Colorado State. They discuss why it has been so effective and how if the defense can catch up to the offense that UTSA will be really tough to beat. A challenge Rice has this week as the in-state rivals face off.

They also breakdown another close win by Army who took Temple to the wire this past week led by Quarterback Cale Herllums who reminds Maria of a former Army Quarterback from their American Championship team in 2024 in Bryson Daily. There is a different feeling in Birmingham as UAB took down Navy led by a dominant defense who put up 6 sacks on the Midshipmen. They discuss why it is different and how UAB could be dangerous this season.

Maria and James also highlight the big win by North Texas over HCU and the play of Quarterback Tayven Jackson. While looking ahead to how their potent offense will fair against the tough Tulsa defense on Thursday. Tulane took down Southern Miss in the Battle for the Bell thanks to some late special teams magic. James shared why despite the 2-2 start why he think Tulane is still a force that will be a contender in the American. 

They also preview Memphis and Charlotte a series defined by close games, while highlighting the week 5 scheudle which has multiple conference games, the first part of the battle for the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and more.

Linebacker Marlin Dean of UAB joins All American to discuss the Blazers win over Navy and the different feeling in Birmingham this season. He talks about the transition from playing offense most of his football career to defense in college.  They also discuss what it is like to play for Alex Mortensen and the energy he has brought for the Blazers. 

The debate of the week takes shape in what mascot is the most entertaining in the American (Sorry Soar). 

Laslty our social media moment of the week highlights a moment one North Texas Football Player will never forget when he was put on scholarship this past week. A moment his teammates were super excited to celebrate. 

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Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

It's the end of September already and week 4 of college football is here in the American Conference. Maria Trivelpiece is joined by Syndey Staples to break it all down in Studio A on this week's All American.

They are joned by Underdog Dynasty and SB Nation Writer Steve Helwick who gives hist thoughts on the American so far. He discusses what teams have impressed him so far in Tulsa, South Florida and Florida Atlantic. Along with joining in on the Underrated team debate and how he views North Texas as that team. He also gives a very earlier thoughout on the conference championship doubling down on his preseason pick of Army vs South Florida.

Maria and Sydney breakdown the 3-0 Tulsa Golden Hurricane who are off to thweir best start since 2008. They look ahead ot this week's big matchup at Arkansas and how a win could launch Tulsa into being in a great spot for CFP aspirations after non-conference play. They also discuss the other 3-0 team in South Florida anf how the Bulls conitnue to win and get better each week. They also discuss the Shula Bowl win by Florida Atlantic which was led by the defense who had 3 picks in the 1st quarter. They discuss how the comos of offense and defense both clicking could lead to big things for the Owls. They also talk about the big game for UTSA against Colorado State and how the Roadrunners can take what they learned last week in the loss to Texas and apply it to this week ahead.

They also breakdown the miliatary acadmies double header on Friday first when Army takes on Temple as both teams look to rebound form tough losses in their last games. Followed by Navy visiting UAB where the run game on both sides will be key to success. Both games air on ESPN. They then look at the full slate of games for the weekend and the opportunity the American has this week. 

Quarterback Michael Van Buren of South Florida joins All American to discuss the Bulls 3-0 start. He talks about playing for Brian Hartline and the keys to how he has gotten better each ganme so far. They also discuss what will lead South Florida to more success thorughout the season. Along with who he idolizes his game after and the person in his life who means the most and has been there since day 1.

The debate of the week takes shape in what team is seen as the most underrated in the league so far? Ironically it's the teams who haven't lost yet and Maria and Syndey highlight why they need to be talked about more. 

Laslty our social media moment of the week highlights a special game ball give to Tulsa Outside Linebackers Coach John Beckley who trgaically lost his wife and their unborn child last week. The moment post-game shows the power of the football fmaily and make you relaize how there really are bigger things than just the game. Our hearts are with the Beckley, Seagar and Tulsa Football families in this trying time. 

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Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

Week 3 of American Conference Football is here and wow were there fireworls in week 2. Multiple final minute wins highlighted week 2 and big matchups including some rivalries now take place in week 3. Maria Trivelpiece is joined by CBS College Football Analyst and former Rice Quarterback Taylor McHargue to break down it all down from Studio A.  

Maria and Taylor are joined by College Football Analyst and former UTSA Defensive Back Darrien Starling who gives his thoughts on the American this season and why he belives anyone can really win the league. They discuss the impression that South Florida and Florida Atlantic left on him after this past week. Along with why he believes Memphis and UTSA are still favorites in the league after solid starts.

A last minute TD pass from Michael Van Buren led South Florida to an unexpected win against Army. THey break down what led to South Florida's win and how the Bulls can build on that before the next conference play challenge arrives on their schedule in a few weeks.

One team that impressed both Maria and Taylor this week was Florida Atlantic as they got off to a flying start against Navy in the first half. Led by Caden Veltkamp and the offense it showed what FAU is capabale above. They then discuss what they need to do this week when they take on FIU in the Shula Bowl. 

They also discuss the Roadrunners win in the 1-35 rivalry over Texas State and what they need to do to have success when they take on top-ranked Texas this week in Austin.

The defending American champs also go in the win column this week when they defeated South Alabama in the final minute. They also won with their looks and their Mardi Gras City Edition jerseys that were spectacular. They preview the Green Wave matchup at Kansas State where back in 2022 Tulane won in Manhattan. 

North Texas got a win as well dominating UNLV 44-6. The Mean Green now look a head to an in-state matchup at Texas State. They also talk about the win by UAB over ULM and preview their matchup against Louisiana. They also break down the full schedule and what other games stand out. 

No one had a better week 2 than Florida Atlantic Quarterback Caden Veltkamp who had the same amuount of touchdown passes as incompletions. After throwing for 386 yards and 5 touchdowns he caught up with Maria to discuss the performance. They also discuss his fmaily-like relationship with Wide Receiver Eason Messer. They also preview this week's game vs FIU and they keys for the Owls winning each week

Who Has the Best Atmosphere in the American is the debate of the week and Maria and Taylor discuss why the believe their respective thoughts highlight who has the best.

Laslty our social media moment of the week highlights a great NFL debut walk-in  from former Navy Defensive Lineman Landon Robinson who showed out in his full dress uniform when arriving to the stadium.

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

Week 2 of American Conference Football is over. Conference play begins in week 2 and more upsets can be pulled. We already saw one upset in week 1 when Tulsa knocked off Oklahoma State for the 2nd straight season. Maria Trivelpiece is joined by ESPN play-by-play Ted Emrich to break down week 1 and preview week 2 across the American this week. 

Maria is joined by CF Budge who gives his thoughts on the American this season and why he thinks it is so intriguing. They discuss why he belives Tulsa can win the American along with breaking down the other favorites in Memphis, UTSA and the service academies. One of which he believes in a slightly better position than the other, which is Army. He also picks his way-to-early American Champion, a tema he believs is due and his dark horse to keep an eye on.

Maria and Ted breakdown Tulsa's win over Oklahoma State and what was so successful epsically on defense. Along with how they build on moving forward. They discuss key matchups in week 2 with Temple hosting Penn State in Philadelphia, which last time that happened, Temple pulled the upset. They also talk about the big CFP implication matchup when Memphis travels to Boise State on Saturday. Along with previewing conference matchups in South Florida at Army and Florida Atlantic and Navy. Lastly they talk the Rice Owls and how keeping the run game prowess from last week is needed against Notre Dame this week. 

They also look at the entire schedule and highlight some other rivalry games in App State at East Carolina and UTSA at Texas State. 

Tulsa Head Coach Tre Lamb joins the show to discuss the win over Oklahoma State and why he was very confident heading into the matchup this year. They discuss the full team effort highlighted by the defense who got a big return from Chris Thompson Jr. who is the ultimate leader on and off the field. They also discuss the importance of momentum as they head on the road for Sam Houston  this Saturday and what it will take for the team to stay focused on the goal. They also highlight Tre Lamb history of being around the game and winning football from his dad being a succesful high school coach to his success in college as a player and a coach. 

Who is the Dark Horse in the Amerian is the debate of the week, this week with Maria and Ted having different opinions.

Laslty our social media moment of the week highlights the on field temperature that Tulsa radio highlighted and the team battled through to defeat Oklahoma State on Saturday. Tre Lamb said it was even the hottest game he has ever been part of.

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Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf