CUSA Insider

There's plenty happening across Conference USA as we move deeper into the fall sports season! Jessica Radford and Josh Yonis are back to break down Week 9 of CUSA football, revisit the biggest moments from around the conference and look ahead to the final month of the regular season.

This week's episode also features a special conversation with CUSA's own Dane Lewis, who joins the show to reflect on the Weekday Warrior Series. After visiting all 10 Conference USA campuses throughout October, Dane shares his favorite experiences, memorable moments, the people he met along the way and what he learned about the communities that make each school unique.

Then, it's back to the gridiron for a preview of Week 10, including the return of the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry between WKU and Middle Tennessee, plus several important matchups that could shape the conference race.

And there's even more happening around CUSA! Jessica and Josh catch up on the latest from cross country, women’s soccer, basketball and volleyball as the fall sports calendar continues to heat up.

Week 7 delivered another exciting weekend of Conference USA football, and CUSA Insider is breaking down all the action! Jessica Radford and Josh Yonis recap the biggest games from around the conference, highlighting the standout players, key moments and storylines that shaped the weekend.

Then, we hear from a player who knows how to deliver when the pressure is at its highest. Jax State kicker Garrison Rippa joins the show after hitting game-winning kicks in back-to-back weeks. He discusses those clutch moments and what it takes to come through when the game is on the line.

With Week 7 in the books, it’s time to turn the page. Jessica and Josh look ahead to Week 8, previewing the upcoming CUSA matchups and spotlighting the teams and players to watch as the conference race continues to heat up.

From clutch finishes to the next round of conference action, catch up on everything happening across CUSA and get ready for another big week of college football!

Week 6 is in the books, and there’s plenty to discuss across Conference USA! Jessica Radford and Josh Yonis break down the biggest storylines from the past week, highlighting the standout performances, key games and players making their mark around CUSA.

The episode also features an exclusive interview with WKU running back Ajay Allen. Allen joins the show to discuss his season with the Hilltoppers and share his perspective on the team as the 2026 campaign continues.

Then, it’s time to look ahead to Week 7. Jessica and Josh preview the upcoming CUSA football slate, breaking down the matchups and the teams and players to watch as conference play heats up.

Catch up on everything you need to know from Week 6 and get ready for another big week of Weekday CUSA football!

Week 5 is in the books, and CUSA Insider has a loaded episode covering everything happening around Conference USA.

Jessica Radford and Josh Yonis break down the biggest takeaways from Week 5, including New Mexico State and Liberty picking up their first Conference USA wins of the 2026 season. They also highlight the players and storylines that are starting to shape the conference as Weekday CUSA takes center stage.

The episode features an exclusive interview with New Mexico State running back James Jones following his standout performance in the Aggies’ win over WKU. Jones discusses his big game, the team’s progress and what New Mexico State needs to do to keep building momentum as the season moves forward.

Then, we go behind the scenes of one of the most eye-catching uniform designs in college football. FIU’s Christian Almanza and Hunter DuBois join the show to discuss the design, creation and marketing behind the Panthers’ iconic Miami Vice-inspired “ViceU” uniforms. This episode includes a condensed version of the conversation, with the full interview coming later this week.

Finally, Jessica and Josh look ahead to Week 6 as Weekday CUSA rolls on, breaking down the upcoming matchups and the teams and players to watch.

From Week 5 takeaways to James Jones and the story behind FIU’s ViceU uniforms, this episode has you covered on everything happening across CUSA.

September is in the books, and the best time of the CUSA Football season has arrived: Weekday CUSA!

Jessica Radford and Josh Yonis break down everything we learned from Week 4 around Conference USA, including the biggest wins, standout performances and storylines shaping the season. They also check in on CUSA Women’s Soccer and Volleyball as conference play gets underway in both sports.

The episode features an exclusive interview with Liberty wide receiver Makai Jackson, who has been one of the conference’s standout playmakers through the first month of the season. Jackson reflects on his scorching-hot start and Liberty’s strong September as the Flames look to keep the momentum rolling.

Then, it’s time to look ahead to Week 5. The CUSA slate features two Weekday CUSA matchups, with WKU traveling to NM State on Thursday, October 1, followed by Liberty at Delaware on Friday, October 2. The weekend wraps up with Middle Tennessee heading to Kansas to take on the Jayhawks.

It’s everything you need to know about CUSA Football heading into another action-packed week.

Week 3 of the college football season is in the books, and the intensity is starting to ramp up across Conference USA.

Jessica Radford and Josh Yonis break down all of the biggest storylines from around CUSA, including several statement wins and players beginning to make their mark on the national stage.

One of those players is Delaware wide receiver Sean Wilson, who joins the podcast following a sensational performance in the Blue Hens’ win over Coastal Carolina. Wilson discusses his standout game, the team’s performance and what’s ahead for the Delaware football program.

The show wraps up with a look ahead to Week 4 of the CUSA football schedule, including the conference’s first matchup of the season between Middle Tennessee and Jax State.

Another week of football has come and gone! Eric Jones and Josh Yonis are here to recap all of the action on the gridiron. Tune in to learn more about the teams and players that stood out over the weekend. The guys also provide some updates on things happening in the world of CUSA Volleyball and Women’s Soccer.

The program also features an exclusive interview between Josh Yonis and FIU Wide Receiver Maguire Anderson. Coming off a strong Week 1 performance that included two touchdown receptions, Anderson discusses FIU’s offensive explosion against Buffalo, his strong start to the 2026 season and his journey from BYU to FIU.

Football is OFFICIALLY back, as all ten CUSA schools have hit the gridiron in 2026. Eric Jones and Josh Yonis break down all of the action from around the conference in Week 1, highlighting the biggest performances, storylines and players who made an impact as the 2026 season gets underway.

The program also features an exclusive interview between Josh Yonis and Kennesaw State defensive lineman Ugonna Nwoha. Coming off a strong Week 1 performance that included a strip sack and multiple quarterback pressures, Ugonna discusses Kennesaw State’s defensive shutout against West Georgia, his breakout 2025 season and the evolution of the Owls program. He also shares what it means to have spent his entire career at Kennesaw State, the team’s championship aspirations for 2026, and how his experience playing defensive line connects to his studies in cybersecurity.

The Missouri State Bears enter the 2026 college football season looking to take another step forward in Conference USA after a promising first season at the FBS level. With first-year head coach Casey Woods now leading the program, the Bears are ready to begin a new chapter in Springfield.

Josh Yonis sits down with Missouri State Director of Broadcasting Corey Riggs for an inside look at the program heading into the 2026 season. They revisit the Bears’ transition to FBS football, the lessons learned from last season, and what Missouri State must do to build on that foundation under Woods.

Then, Sarah Rudolph sits down with Missouri State head coach Casey Woods, tight end Jeron Askren and linebacker Jared Lloyd at the 2026 Conference USA Football Kickoff. They discuss Woods’ first season as a head coach, the culture he is building in Springfield, leadership, team chemistry and what it will take for the Bears to compete at a high level in Conference USA.

Can Missouri State make a jump in year two of FBS football and establish itself as a contender in CUSA? Get an inside look at the Bears ahead of the 2026 season on CUSA Insider, the official podcast of Conference USA.