CUSA Insider

CUSA Insider

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CUSA Insider episodes

  • CUSA Hoops Talk + Interview with Missouri State’s Cuonzo Martin

    CUSA Basketball has hit a new level as league play is underway for both the men and women. Today, Jessica Radford and Eric Jones take you around the Conference shedding some light on the best teams and players.

    Later in the show, Jessica gets to chat with Missouri State’s Men’s Basketball Coach, Cuonzo Martin. Coach Martin provides great insight on the Bears phenomenal start to the season, and how they are adjusting to life in CUSA.

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  • 2025 CUSA Bowl Preview Show
    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s Bowl Season, and Conference USA has 7 teams looking to end their seasons on a high note. Sarah Rudolph, Josh Yonis and Tre Stallings break down each game for you on today’s podcast. Tune in to get in depth analysis on each matchup and the keys to victory for all 7 CUSA schools.
    54 min
  • 2025 Air National Guard CUSA Football Championship Preview
    It all comes down to this! The matchup is set for the Air National Guard CUSA Football Championship Game. Today, Sarah Rudolph and Josh Yonis preview the matchup between the Jax State Gamecocks and Kennesaw State Owls. Hear from Nolan Alexander (Voice of the Owls) and Mike Parris (Voice of the Gamecocks) to get the best in-depth analysis of this game. From impact players to X’s and O’s, we’ve got everything you need on to get ready for this thrilling matchup.
    1 hr 1 min
  • The Race for the CUSA Football Championship Comes Down to Week 14

    Happy Thanksgiving, CUSA Fans! We’ve got a lot on the menu for this week’s episode of CUSA Insider.

    Sarah Rudolph & Josh Yonis (and some other surprise guests) are diving head-first into the wild Week 13 slate of Football, breaking down the biggest surprises and standout performances from around the league.

    Then we dive straight into the CUSA Volleyball Championship recap. Get the inside scoop on what was one of the most thrilling CUSA Championships in recent memory.

    Then, get geared up with us for Week 14 of CUSA Football. We set the stage for a season finale packed with drama and must-watch matchups. Three teams — Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State, and Western Kentucky — are still in the hunt for a berth in the CUSA Football Championship Game. We break down every scenario, from the straightforward to the “you might need a notebook for this” variety.

    And we wrap it all up with some CUSA Basketball chatter, because why stop at two sports when you can talk about all of them?

    Whether you’re a die-hard fan or someone who just enjoys the chaos, this episode has something for you. Jump in!

    40 min
  • CUSA Week 12 Football Recap, Week 13 Preview & Volleyball Championship Spotlight

    This week on the CUSA Insider Podcast, we dive into an action-packed stretch across Conference USA.

    First, Sarah Rudolph and Josh Yonis break down all the biggest moments from Week 12 in CUSA Football — standout performances, key storylines, and how the results shape the late-season landscape. Then we look ahead to Week 13, highlighting the matchups that matter most as teams make their final push toward CUSA Championship and Bowl Season play.

    We then shift court-side for a full preview of the 2024 CUSA Volleyball Championship, breaking down the contenders, players to watch, and what to expect as the battle for the Conference crown begins.

    Plus, we're joined by two CUSA Hall of Fame Inductees: Jessica Lucas, former WKU Volleyball standout as well as Travis Hudson, longtime WKU Volleyball head coach. They share insight into this year’s title chase, their experiences inside the program, and what makes CUSA volleyball special year after year.

    Whether you're here for football, volleyball, or the full CUSA experience, this episode delivers all the analysis, context, and insider perspective you need.

    57 min
  • November CUSA Football Madness + A CUSA Commissioner Judy MacLeod Joins the Show

    It’s a loaded episode of CUSA Insider as hosts Sarah Rudolph and Josh Yonis break down all the action from Week 11 of Conference USA Football and look ahead to a loaded Week 12 slate. They also recap an exciting CUSA Women’s Soccer Championship and set the stage for the start of CUSA Basketball season.

    Plus, we have a star-studded lineup of guests:

    CUSA Commissioner Judy MacLeod joins the show once again to share her thoughts on the state of the conference and what’s ahead.
    Kennesaw State QB Amari Odom stops by to discuss his first season leading the Owls.
    Jax State RB Cam Cook talks about the Gamecocks’ late-season push and his breakout performances.

    From the gridiron to the hardwood, this episode has it all — your inside source for everything happening across Conference USA!

    1 hr 22 min
  • Week 10 FB Recap + Women's Soccer Championship Update
    On this episode of CUSA Insider, hosts Sarah Rudolph and Josh Yonis recap all the action from an exciting Week 10 across Conference USA Football. Sarah also chats with Eric Jones, Associate Director of Strategic Communications, about the 2025 CUSA Women's Soccer Championship following an exciting quarterfinal round. To finish things out, Sarah and Josh look ahead to the Week 11 slate and preview the matchups you won’t want to miss.
    48 min
  • The Final Act of Weekday CUSA + Interview with MTSU's Abbie Lee

    In this jam-packed episode of the CUSA Insider Podcast, hosts Josh Yonis and Sarah Rudolph take you through all the action from Week 9 of CUSA football, breaking down key moments and standout performances. Then, they shift gears to preview the exciting matchups in Week 10, setting the stage for another weekend of thrilling football.

    But that's not all! Jessica Radford sits down with Middle Tennessee golfer Abbie Lee, recently named a Top 30 Honoree for the prestigious 2025 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Abbie shares her journey of balancing success both on the golf course and in the classroom, offering an inspiring perspective on what it takes to excel at the highest levels.

    To wrap things up, Josh and Sarah give you a sneak peek at the upcoming CUSA Cross Country Championship and Women's Soccer Championship, highlighting the athletes and teams to watch as both events approach.

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  • Weekday CUSA Heats Up + Interview with Former WKU QB Brandon Doughty

    In this episode of CUSA Insider, hosts Sarah Rudolph and Josh Yonis break down all of the action on the gridiron from week 8. Weekday CUSA has had no shortage of thrilling moments, and every matchup carries heavy CUSA Championship implications. Sarah and Josh also look ahead to Week 9, and give you some insight into the worlds of Women’s Soccer and Volleyball.


    Also featured on this episode is an exclusive interview with former WKU Quarterback Brandon Doughty, who was recently inducted into the CUSA Hall of Fame. Brandon shares his story of how his time in Bowling Green shaped his life both as a student athlete and as a person.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Weekday CUSA Rolls On + Interview with KSU DL Tylon Dunlap

    In this episode of CUSA Insider, hosts Josh Yonis and Jessica Radford recap all the major moments from Week 7 of Conference USA Football, breaking down top performances, key results, and emerging trends across the league.

    They're also joined by Kennesaw State defensive lineman Tylon Dunlap for an exclusive interview on his leadership on the emerging Owls defense and outlook for the rest of the season.

    To wrap things up, Josh and Jess preview the Week 8 matchups, highlighting a strong lineup of weekday games that promise plenty of excitement across CUSA.

    53 min

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Welcome to CUSA Insider, the official podcast of Conference USA. Whether you're a die-hard alum, a devoted CUSA fan, or a casual sports enthusiast, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We'll…