The defending DII National Basketball Champions head to North Carolina this week to take on the Duke Blue Devils.

We catch up with head coach Tom Billeter before they start their season.

Lee Timmerman from KFYR-TV in Bismarck, ND joins us to talk about Bismarck area high school football as well as a quick preview of the Dakota Marker game between NDSU and SDSU this Saturday.

MidcoSN's Jay Elsen previews Saturday's MVFC matchup between South Dakota and Indiana State with help from the voice of the Sycamores, Brian Fritz.

We recently interviewed Minnesota Vikings linebacker, Chad Greenway, about growing up in South Dakota and playing 9-man football. The story can be seen here https://youtu.be/-Sem6Vy2cNk?t=16m48s

The rivalry between Sioux Falls and Augustana is renewed on the football field. Midco Sports Network's David Brown joins the podcast today to break down the game and react to the pre-game comments from both coaches.

Jason Andera previews the upcoming games that we'll have highlights for on the upcoming Varsity Sports Live! Also hear from Jacque Scoby of the Aberdeen American News for a Hub City Bowl preview. Other games we'll overview are: SF Roosevelt at RC Stevens, RC Central at SF Washington, Harrisburg at Brandon Valley; Pierre at Yankton; West Central at Dell Rapids; SF Lincoln at Aberdeen Central; Groton at Roncalli; Langford at Warner; GF Red River at West Fargo; Sheyenne at Davies; Lisbon at Kindred; Century at Legacy; Cavalier at Thompson

Through the early part of the season there are already a few teams turning some heads in South Dakota High School football. Jay Elsen and Jason Andera sit down to discuss the most surprising teams of the season. They interview Tea Area Head Coach, Craig Clayberg about his team's surprising start.

Through the early part of the season there are already a few teams turning some heads in North Dakota High School football. Jay Elsen and Jason Andera sit down to discuss the most surprising teams of the season. They interview Bismarck Legacy Head Coach, Chris Clements about his team's surprising start.

This week we hear from all the Sioux Falls High School football coaches and break down the Presidents Bowl matchups. We also give you an overview of the games we'll be shooting highlights at for Varsity Sports Live this Friday night.

The University of South Dakota football team has a lot of questions and a lot of answers. Find out those answers in this podcast with Jason Andera and Jay Elsen.