RamNation Radio

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Joel Cantalamessa flies solo on this week’s episode as CSU men’s hoops continues its frustrating slide — highlighted by a flat, rivalry loss at Wyoming where the Rams never led. Joel previews a critical “get-right” spot against struggling San Jose State, shares a few CSU football tidbits on signing day, talks Jay Norvell’s landing spot at Iowa, and touches on the rebuilt Pac-12’s TV deal vs. Mountain West and uncertain bowl future. The centerpiece of the episode is an extended interview with new pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Matt Mitchell — the BYU-developed “QB whisperer” — covering his move to Fort Collins, first impressions of CSU and Mora, his approach to developing quarterbacks, what to watch from a revamped dual-threat QB room, and how CSU can build a winning identity in the Pac-12 era.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Voice of the Rams Brian Roth us fresh off the trip from San Diego to break down CSU men’s basketball’s ugly 73–50 blowout at San Diego State — why the Rams unraveled under pressure, how the turnover problem has become a full-on trend, and what it says about CSU’s ceiling the rest of Mountain West play. Then the conversation pivots to football: roster updates, what the staff’s transfer class is shaping up to be, Roth’s impressions of Coach Mora as a leader, and the latest Pac-12 planning buzz — from conference scheduling and championship format to bowl tie-ins, expansion strategy, and more.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Colorado State men’s basketball had its full lineup Tuesday and blew out Air Force. Is this a sign the Rams are poised to turn around the season, or just a blip with the meat of the schedule coming up? We discuss. Plus, Rocky Mountain Collegian Sports Editor Sophie Webb joins to talk about the latest comings and goings in the transfer portal.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

25-year RamNation.com veteran and recruiting expert “Tweeter” joins to break down CSU football’s roster overhaul, featuring upwards of 50 new players through the transfer portal and recruiting class. He pinpoints possible early contributors, who the Rams failed to land, and which transfers the team may still be targeting. We also discuss the men’s basketball team’s disappointing performance in early Mountain West play.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Former longtime Colorado State athletics beat reporter Matt Stephens joins the show for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on CSU athletics and the state of college sports. He tells stories from the infamous Jim McElwain departure and Jack Graham a decade ago, breaks down the Jim Mora hire and reported coordinator moves, and whether CSU is truly maximizing its expanded coaching salary pool. We also talk CSU men’s basketball, Tad Boyle’s recent comments, and why Ali Farokmanesh’s portal approach has paid immediate dividends. Lastly we tackle major issues facing college football, including the latest NIL chaos, transfer tampering, private equity, and a future playoff system shifting back toward the power leagues — and how college football can fix what’s becoming a broken product.

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This RamNation Radio episode with DA4 is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Joel and Mike recap the week in CSU basketball, including the thrilling 91-86 win over rival CU Saturday at Moby Arena, as well as the Rams’ win over Dartmouth Tuesday. Then former Ram WR great David Anderson, who served on the search committee for a new head football coach, joins us to give us the inside scoop on what the 24-day coaching search process looked like, share stories, explain what separated Jim Mora from other candidates, and much more.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Joel and Mike talk about the highlights from Jim Mora’s introductory press conference. Plus, T’N’T College Football podcast host Bobby Wilson shares his perspective of Mora, what to expect from the new coach, what players/recruits/coaches could follow, and much more. Lastly, we touch on the hoops team’s performance in the Bahamas and look ahead to the rivalry showdown with the Buffs Saturday.

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This hope-filled RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Joel and Mike discuss the hiring of UConn football coach Jim Mora, and the impressive nature of the coaching search and investment CSU is making to improve the program. They talk about the pros and cons of the hire, as well as the hope it brings to Ram fans starved for winning. They discuss his impressive pedigree, what staff could join him, and what players may follow him.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this episode, Joel and Mike talk CSU football coaching search, candidates, and some signs pointing to UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper. They also discuss the latest updates regarding the Pac-12 and the fact that many members (including CSU) are limping into the new league. They also debate the resourcing of the basketball program and touch on the latest wins for the men’s and women’s teams.

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This crossover RamNation Radio episode with the great Steve Ivy is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Joel and Mike join Steve for his Swollapalooza Thursday live show and partake in an interview of heralded basketball signee Eric Fiedler. Plus, a lot of great Ram hoops talk with the Swoll Cracker himself.

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