All-American Podcast

All American Week 14!

It is the final week of the regular season and 5 teams still have a chance to make the American Conference Champinship Game. Tulane, North Texas and Navy all sit at 6-1, while South Florida and East Carolina are at 5-2. Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans look at how what the tiebreakers are and then how some of the scenarios will be determined for this week's games. 

Playing there best football right now Tulane rolled over Temple 37-13. A dominant team effort now puts the Green Wave one step closer to a 4th straight American Championship Game appearance. The Green Wave host Charlotte in their regular season finale and that will help determine a lot about the championship game. 

North Texas despite a slow start quickly made up for it as they rolled Rice for their 1st 10-win season since 1947. The Mean Green scored 50 points for a 6th time this season and now look to Temple in their regular season finale. Temple a despereate team looking for a win to clinch bowl eligbility come to Denton. A win by North Texas and a possible berth in the Championhip Game awaits.

The other 6-1 team is the Navy Midshipmen. Navy travels to Memphis for a Tahnksgiving night showdown with the Tigers who they have played every year since 2015 when they joined the American in football.

South Florida took care of business as well dominating UAB in Birmingham. The Bulls clicked on all cylinders and started to run away with it in the second quarter. Now 5-2 they look to finish the season strong and win their final game of the season vs Rice and hold out hope for some chaos to possible make the championship game.

Meanwhile down in San Antonio the Alamodome magic strikes again for UTSA. A dominant win by the Roadrunners sent East Carolina to 2 conference losses. From the very beginning UTSA dominated the game improving to 23-0 in regular season conference games under Jeff Traylor at home. UTSA now looks ahead to an Army team trying to win to become bowl eligible.

Tulsa took a win this weekend as well when they beat Army. The Golden Hurricane score a touchdown with under 2 minutes to go down by 2 and then a field goal with 12 seconds left gave them the victory on the road. They now look to finish the season winning their last 3 games when they host UAB this Saturday.

They also preview East Carolina-Florida Atlantic and look at the full slate of games which starts Thanksgiving night, has one on Friday and then the other 5 throughout the day on Saturday. 

The American Women's Volleyball Championship took place in Tampa last week and the volleyball being played was just incredible. At the end of it Tulsa came away with the ir 1st title and 1st trip back to the NCAA tournament since 2012. Senior Setter Brayden Hipp who was named the most oustanding player of the championship joined Kyle and Maria to discuss the run to the title. She talks about the energy they have from every single person on the team. She also discusses how her mom's volleyball career influenced her to be a setter. Along with what to expect from Tulsa in the NCAA tournament.

The holiday season is upon us and it is the time of year to be thankful for what we have each and every day. Back in March on the 2025 schedule release show Maria discussed how excited she was for her mom's cooking but even more so for that Navy-Memphis game Thanksgiving night. While Maria's moms cooking was thrown under bus Maria certainly enjoys it as her and Kyle give their top thanksgiving foods.

Top plays finishes the show as usually. Highlighted by great touchdown catches where the receivers broke multipel tackles, alley-oop revese slam dunks and great one-handed interceptions. Along with incredible defense on the volleyball court

#collegefootball #ncaafootball #championship 

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

All American Week 13!

If you thought there would be a clearer picture of who would be in the American Conference Championship Game after last week. Well that is just simply not the case. Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans break down week 13 from Studio A. Heading into the final 2 weeks of the season there are still four 1 loss teams in American play with everything still to be determined.

After 2 striaght losses it was a big bounce back for Navy as the Midshipmen took down 24th ranked South Florida in Annapolis. A team effort on offense and defense propelled the Midshipmen to the win and staying as one of those 1 loss teams across the conference. Now 6-1 with a bye this week they look ahead to what hopefully is a busy few weeks ahead.

If you wanted gorgeous jerseys look no further than Tulane. In their city edition jerseys honoring New Orleans, the Green Wave used big defensive moments with multiple takeaways along with timely offense to get the win against Florida Atlantic. They now look ahead to Temple this week as their quest for another berth in the American title game.

North Texas continued its winnign ways in Birmingham as the Caleb Hawkins show dominated UAB. The freshman running back set a program record with 5 rushing TD's in a single game. Now 9-1 the Mean Green look to Rice this weekend and what they need to do against another option offense to stay at the top of the American.

In what may have been the game of the year, East Carolina won in the final 90 seconds to defeat Memphis and stay with only 1 loss in conference play. The Pirates who are reidign a 4-game win streak have been peaking at the right time and will look to continue that this weekend. However they will have to go on the road the last 2 weeks of the season.

The team playing East Carolina this week is coming off a big win as UTSA took care of business on the road in Charlotte. They will look to build on that performance as they head to the friendly confines of the Alamodome for the final 2 games as one win makes them bowl eligible. 

Tulsa took a win this weekend as well when they defeated their 2nd team with the initals OSU and with the clors black and orange this season. The Golden Hurricane's win over Oregon State was the first since Oklahoma State back in September. They will look to build on this against a desparate Army team seeking bowl eligibility with a win in their final 2 games.

They also preview South Florida-UAB, UConn-Florida Atlantic.  and Charlotte-Georgia to round out the American Conference slate. Along with looking at the 5 teams seeking 1 or 2 wins in the final 2 weeks to become bowl eligible.

It was a tough week in the American as Assistant Commissioner of Communication Chuck Sullivan lost his ongoing battle with Melanoma at the age of 54. Chuck who worked in college athletics for 25 years was a legend in the industry known across the college media landscape. Maria and Kyle share their stories on Chuck and highlight the outpouring on social media of people who he touched and how he will be grealty missed.

After the big win over South Florida on Saturday Navy Running Back Alex Tecza joins Maria to discuss the big win. They discuss what led to the success agains the Bulls and what it will take to beat Memphis in the final game of the regular season. Along with the special bond between him and teammate Eli Heidenreich that dates back to growing up in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

Maria and Kyle then look at the matchups for this week and see which logo they like better when they are flipped around. Let's just say there are some good and some not so much.

Top plays finishes the show as usual. Great catches, saves, special teams being special and goalie goals highlight the top 5 this week.

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

All American Week 12!

There are 3 week's left in the reglar season and its anyone's best guess on who will play in the American Championship on Friday December 5th on ABC. With 5 1-loss teams there is still so much to figure out in the final few weeks of the Regular Season. South Florida, North Texas, Navy, Tulane and East Carolina all vie for a spot in the American Championship and this week can help clear that picture a little more.

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle YOumans look at it all from week 11 and break down week 12.

It didn't take long for South Florida to pounce on UTSA last Thurday as the Bulls scored on back-to-back defensive TD's and were up 14-3 after the 1st quarter. A quarter in which their offense never even snapped the ball. Byrum Brown continued his incredible play and aparently also has an incredible dental hygiene routine to get his teeth so shiny. Now South Florida moves ahead to Navy this week which features 2 of the best quarterbacks in the country but the question is will Blake Horvath play. 

After the disappointing loss the week prior Tulane bounced back in a big way dominating Memphis in the 1st half anf then holding on at the end to put the Green Wave right back as a frontrunner to make the championship game. Tulane seeks its 4th straight berth and it continues this week against Florida Atlantic. 

Speaking of the Owls a dominant 1st half vs Tulsa on both sides led the way as the offense clicked and the defense forced its 1st turnovers of the season to lead the Owls to the win. Florida Atlantic now at 4-5 looks to win 2 of the last 3 to become bowl eligible but it won'e be easy as they face Tulane, UConn and East Carolina all who have at least 6 wins. 

The team just lurking in the background continues to be East Carolina. After a dominant win over in-satte rival Charlotte, ther Pirates fired a shot across the bow on social media questioning if Charlotte is a relevant football program. With that said East Carolina looks ahead to Memphis this week in a game that will determine a lot about where the Pirates are in the race to the American Championship Game.

A physical game with the lowest amount of possessions in an FBS game took places in West Point, New York. 12 possessions were all that were had between Army and Temple with the Black Knights running out the final 9:53 of the clock to win 14-13. That gritty footbal encapsulated what Army football is and now at 5-4 the Black Knights look to win 1 of the last 2 before Navy to get back to bowl eligibility.

Another team who got to 5 wins was the Rice Owls who won a defense slugfest in the second half to beat UAB. Rice in the first year under Scott Abell will now look to finish strong with games against North Texas and South Florida and build for the future. Especially given the newly annoucned updates planned for Rice Stadium.

They also preview North Texas-UAB which features the high powered Mean Green offense against a Blazers Defense which has sturggled all season. Alogn with UTSA-Charlotte and how the Roadrunners quest for a bowl game stacks up in the fianl 3 weeks. Along with the one non-conference game of the weekend as Tulsa hosts Oregon State and looks to beat a secon black and orange OSU team this season.

It was a wild week in Lakewood Ranch, Florida at the American Women's Soccer Championship. Multiple pnalty kick shootouts and overtime led to high drama. At the end it was UTSA who won it all capturing their 1st American Championship. Junior Goalkeeper Jasmine Kessler joins the show to discuss the roadrunners magical run to the title and what it took to get there. 

Earlier in the season Maria and Kyle get tested on their knowledge of American Stadiums. Kyle did quite well, Maria on the other hand... um let's just say she doesn't like to talk about it. Now it's time for part 2.

They end the show with top plays across the American. 

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

All American Week 11!

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans break Week 10 of American Football and look ahead to Week 11.

They look at crazines that are the American Conference Standings as 6 teams have 1 loss heading into the final 4 weeks of the season. They discuss how it all may shake out as some of those teams will play each other and make the conference title picture clearer in the final few weeks of the season.

Last Saturday featured the onfly matchup across college football between two 7-win teams in Navy and North Texas. The Mean Green showcased why the are one fo the best teams in the American defewating Navy 31-17. Led by running back Caleb Hawkins career day with 197 yards and 4 touchdowns the Mean Green handed the midshipment their first loss of the season. They look ahead at North Texas' final 3 games of the season and why they are heavy favorite to finish the seaosn 11-1 ane be right there in the race to the conference championhip game.

Furter south in Texas the Alamodome was once again a UTSA fortress as the Roadrunners dominated Tulane by a score of 48-26. The win marked Jeff Traylor's 50th at UTSA and the roadrunners moved to 22-0 under Traylor in regular season conference home games. Owen McCown led the way throwing for 370 yards and 4 tochdowmns will only throwing 2 incompletions. Following their best game of the season UTSA now looks ahead to thursday when they travel to Tampa to face off agains South Florida. 

Memphis once again proved why they are one of the best in the American in their dismantling of Rice 38-14 higlighted by the dominant Tigers defense. Memphis looks ahead to a schedule where face 3 of the 5 other 1 loss teams in the American the rest of the way. So what the Tigers do the next few weeks will determine a lot in the conference chamionship race. They look ahead to Tulane on Friday and the keys for that game for both teams in what should be a great matchup as it has been the last few years between the Green Wave and Tigers. 

If there was ever a team lurking this season in the American it might be East Carolina. Now 5-3 and 3-1 in conference play the Pirates dismantled Temple last weekend 45-14. The Pirated put up 614 yards of total offense in route to the win. They now look to continue there play of late when Charlotte comes to Greenville for an in-state rvalry this Saturday .

A physical game with a dramatic ending took place in Colorado Springs and now the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy will come down to Army-Navy in December. Army walked off Air Force as time expired to win 20-17. The Black Knights found a way to win and now will look ahead to their game against Temple this week. They discuss the biggest key in that game in Army foercing turnovers against a team that does not turn it over in the Owls.

They look ahead to all the actiojn this week highlighted conference games across the board exept for one which is one of the great rivalries in the country that maybe isn't talked about in Navy vs Notre Dame. They also preview UAB-Rice and Tulsa-Florida Atlantic while looking at the whole schedule for week 11

They end the show with top plays across the American. This weeks selections include great goals on soccer pitch from long distance. Including one that helped South Florida qualfiy for the conference tournament. They also have some highlights from the gidiron with some trickeration on a lateral and one wid receiver pass that was just a dime of a throw. The top play of the week takes it back to Denton for one-handed interception that was quite impressive. 


#collegefootball #ncaafootball #builttorise #americanfootball

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

All American Week 10! 

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans discuss Week 9 of American Football and look ahead to Week 10.

One week after a loss Memphis reminded everyone why they are one of the best teams in the American. A thrilling 4th quarter comeback against South Florida showed why the Tigers are on of the best teams in the American and one of the favorites for the conference title and a College Football Playoff Berth. Now back in the Top 25 the Tigers will look to continue to roll this week.

It was a thrilling week inside the American with multiple games decided in Overtime. Rice pulled out a win over UConn led by Quinton Jackson's massive 4 touchdown day. The Owls look to coninue the momentum and get closer to bowl eligiblitilty this week when they host Memphis on Friday.

Another Overtime game was in Tulsa as Temple defeated Tulsa 38-37 in what was a game highlights by the quarterback play. Evan Simon threw for 5 touchdowns to lead Temple to their 5th win and best start since 2019. ESPN College Football Analyst Leger Douzable joins the show to discuss what he saw in that game from the Owls and the culture shift under K.C. Keeler. Along with looking ahead to Temple's remaining schedule highlighted by this week's game against East Carolina as they are 1 game away from bowl eligibility.

He also discuss the play of Tulsa quarterback Baylor Hayes and how the Golden Hurrican can finish the season strong with winnable games left.

The least talked about team in the country moved to 7-0 this week as Navy won once again taking down Florida Atlantic. Blake Horvath led the way as usual as Navy looks ahead to a gauntlet schedule the rest of the way. Their opponents have a 28-10 record this season and it all starts on Saturday at North Texas

It was a record setting night in Charlotte but not for the home team. North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker set a North Texas and American record for passing yards in a single game with 608. The win pushed the Mean Green to 7-1 on the season as they get ready for a big time showdown with 7-0 Navy this week in Denton. 

They look ahead to this week with all the other matchups with Tulane visting UTSA looking to assert themselves into the American Championship race as a favorite. 

They also preview Commader-in-Chief's Trophy round 2 when Army visits Air Force on Saturday. Along with a UAB team looking for a 2nd straight win when they visit UConn

One of the best teams in the country is Memphis Women's Soccer. Currently ranked 3rd in the Nation and 15-0-2 at the end of the regular season the Tigers have been one of the best all season long. They head into next week's American Championship as the top seed by they have bigger goals than just a conference title. Junior Defender/Midfielder Finley Lavin joins the show to discuss the success of such a young team. Along with how this team is so well rounded as they are top 10 in goals scored and goals allowed. She also tells Kyle and Maria why she believes this team is a National Championship Contender. 

It is halloween week so to get in the spirit Kyle and Maria look back at some of there best halloween costumes they have worn. From party rocking band to sports movie characters to Dr. Suess characters they cover a lot of catgories. Producer Zach adds in a costume as well going back to a 1700s figure who has become popular over the last bunch of years due to a certain broadway show.

They end the show as usual when they break down top plays across the American. This weeks selections include great special defensive plays on the pitch and the gridirion. Along wtih smooth strikes on the soccer field. The top 2 are two fo the best of the season highlighted by a great throw and catch that led Maria stunned when watching it live and a play that showed off the talent of one of the best quarterbacks in the country

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

All American Week 9! 

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans discuss Week 8 of American Football and look ahead to Week 9.

Last week was rivalry week in the American and it was highhlighted by UAB taking the victory over Memphis in the Battle for the Bones. Leds by American Offensive PLayer of the Week Iverson Hooks and Backup Quarterback Ryder Burton UAB stunned Memphis wth a 31-24 win. The Blazers earned there first conference win of the season and interim head coach Alex Mortenson's 1st career win. 

South Florida kept rolling as the won there instate battle with Florida Atlantic 48-13 taking care of business this week before there big matchup against Memphis in what should be one of the games of the year across the conference.

A late rally by Tulane kep the Green Wave's undefeated conference record alive as they scored 14 points in the last 2 minutes to defeat Army. Tulane Sports Newtwork Sideline Reporter Maddy Hudake joins the shwo to discuss the comeback and what it is ahead for the Green Wave the rest of the season.

They also discuss big wins by North Texas who bounced back in a big way dominating UTSA in "Battle of the Birds". Temple which was Head Coach K.C. Keeler's 27th in his career moving him to top 20 all-time in college football. Along with a big win by East Carolina at home in their Night at the Boneyard Jerseys which may be featured in another segment in the show as well.

They look ahead to this week with all the big matchups highlighted by South Florida at Memphis. Along with Florida Atlantic at Navy, UConn at Rice, North Texas at Charlotte and Temple at Tulsa.

One of the heroes of UAB's win over Memphis in Quarterback Ryder Burton joins the show to discuss the whirlwind week that was last week. He discusses how he found out about being the starter this week and what his paretns had to do to get to Birmignham for the game. Along with how the team rallied around Interim Head Coach Alex Mortenson and the matra they had all week leading into the game. Along with what he believes the team is capaable of doing the rest of the season.

Kyle and Maria then blind rank the best black uniforms worn by American schools this season. They discuss why certain jerseys are better than others from ones with sleek designs to ones for good causes and more.

They end the show when they break down top plays across the American. This weeks selections include great special teams plays, incredible footwork and headers on the soccer pitch, dynamite throws and grabs on the gridiron. With all those great plays number 1 this week is just a moment you have to see to believe that left even one of the players involved stunned by what happened

#americanfootball #american #football #butiltorise

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All American Week 8! 

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans discuss Week 7 of American Football and look ahead to Week 8 this weekend which includes a bunch of in-state rivalry games and one of the coolest rivalry trophies in college football. 

The Navy Mishipmen are 6-0 and bowl eligible after there late comeback win over Temple. Blake Horvath scored a game winning touchdown with under a minute left on 4th down and hit Alex Tecza on a two point conversation to win it for the Midshipmen. Maria and Kyle then look ahead to Navy's tough schedule the rest of the season with 3 ranked opponents in November.

South Florida wins the game of the year in the American so far dominating North Texas in the 2nd half in fron of a sold out crowd in Denton. Other big wins by UTSA, Florida Atlantic, Tulane, and Army are discussed. 

A look ahead to this week is highlighted by rivalry games across the schedule. These include the battle of Florida in Florida Atlantic vs South Florida, an in-state rivalry in UTSA vs North Texas and the Battle for the Bones of Memphis vs UAB. ALong with other big games in a reamtch of the 2024 American Conference Championship when Army visits Tulane. Temple at Charlotte and Tulsa at East Carolina round out the schedule for week 8.

Maria Rand Kyle then discuss then go in depth on the best rivalries in the American. From geographical ones inlcuding a couple in-state matchups to teams who have routinely played close game sover the years. Alogn with the game with arguable the best trophy in college football. Plus a unanimous number 1 that no one can argue with that means more  than jsut football.

They end the show when they break down this week top plays across the American! Those moments include late game winner by national ranked teams., great saves, multiple tirck plays by wide receivers and defensive touchdowns

#americanfootball #american #football #butiltorise

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All American Week 7! 

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans discuss Week 6 of American Football and look ahead to Week 7 this weekend. 

The American is one of 3 conferences to have 3 teams unbeaten this season up to this point along with the BIg Ten and SEC. Along with having 2 ranked teams in the AP Poll this week.

For the first time since 2015 the Memphis Tigers are 6-0 and they are the only team bowl eligible in the FBS so far this season after there dominant win over Tulsa. They also find themselves back in the rankings this week at #23 in the country.

Navy who is also one of the unbeaten teams in the American took care of buiness against Air Force in the 1st game in the battle for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.

Voice of the Temple Owls Kevin Copp joins the show to discuss the start of the season and the comeback win vs UTSA. Along with how K.C. Keeler has turned the program in the right direction in his 1st season in Philadelphia.

They also highlight wins by South Florida, Florida Atlantic, and Army.

Then a look ahead to this week highlighted by the big matchup in Denton between #24 South Florida and North Texas which will start to shape things in the American race. Along with shaping the College Football Playoff race in the American and across the country.

Along with highlighting other big games in East Carolina-Tulane, Navy-Temple, Florida Atlantic-UAB, Army-Charlotte and Rice-UTSA,

When Navy defeated Air Force 34-31, Eli Heidenreich became the 1st receiver in program history to have 200 yards in game when he had 243 on 8 receptions with 3 touchdowns. He talks about his connection with quarterback Blake Horvath and the chesmistry they have developed. Along with the moment after his 3rd touchdown when he leaped into the stands in front of his dad. Plus how far he believes this Navy team can go.

Maria and Kyle then do part 2 of retro logos and decide whether they like the old ones or the current ones from the other half our schools. 

They end the show as usual with Top Plays of the Week, highlighted by incredible goals on the soccer field, and a one-handed catch you have to see to believe.

#americanfootball #american #football #butiltorise

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

All American Week 6! 

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans discuss Week 5 of American Football and look ahead to Week 6 this weekend. 

They take a deeper look at the top teams in the American and who of each other they will play later this season as they race to the conference championship

@CF_Budge joins the show to talk about how the American has been one of the best leagues in the country all season and the depth the league has. Along with how it's not out of the the could question to have multiple teams make the College Football Playoff. He also explains the McGuffin and how it all got started.

For the 1st time since 1959 the North Texas Mean Green are 5-0. North Texas isn't the only team undefeated as Memphis and Navy also remain that way after wins over the weekend. They also highlight big wins by Tulane and East Carolina.

Then a look ahead to this week with Memphis-Tulsa, UTSA-Temple, South Floirda-Charlotte, UAB-Army, Florida Atlantic-Rice and the first game for the Commander-in-Chief's trophy when Navy hosts Air Force.

One of the stars of the North Texas start Quarterback Drew Mestemaker joins the show and dicusses the teams hot start and why the teams has been so good this season. Along with why the offense is so efficient and what it is like playing alongside a defense that keeps providing the offense with more opportunities to score. He also talks about the big game in 2 weeks against South Florida and why fans should come out on October 10th

Maria and Kyle then blind rank some of the best uniforms from the past week as there were a bunch of good ones across the league

They end the show as usual with Top Plays of the Week, highlighted by some trickeration, big time touchdown runs, incredible goals, and a fake that is worth the watch multiple times

#americanfootball #american #football #butiltorise

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

All American Week 5! 

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans discuss Week 4 of American Football and look ahead to Week 5 this weekend. They discuss the massive win by Memphis over Arkansas as the Tigers rallied form an 18-point deficit. Memphis currently holds the active win streak in the FBS at 8 games. 

They also discuss the in-state rivalry win by Tulsa over Oklahoma State. The Goldne Hurricane won there 1st game in Stillwater since 1951!

They also highlight the big wins by North Texas in an overtime thriller over Army. Along with victories South Florida, Rice, and UTSA.

Along with previewing Tulsa-Tulane, Army-East Carolina, Memphis-Florida Atlantic, RIce-Navy and South Alabama-North Texas this weekend.

Maria is joined by one of the heroes of the Memphis win over Arkansas' in running back Sutton Smith. They discuss the Tigers big win, the 2-head monster in the backfield with Smith and Quarterback Brendon Lewis. Along with the road Smith has been on after being injured last season.

Maria and Kyle then play a game of is the current or retro logo better for some of our schools and they might surpise you wiht their choices. 

They end the show as usual with Top Plays of the Week, highlighted by great saves, great teamwork, big plays on special teams and long touchdowns that sealed victories

#americanfootball #american #football #butiltorise

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