The Jackrabbit Illustrated Podcast

The Valley gauntlet briefly pauses, but the grind never stops! In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated B-Team: Scared Money Don’t Make Money Show, Ben, Brendan, and Alex break down the fallout from the highly anticipated, top-15 out-of-conference heavyweight matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds at Hancock Stadium.The guys also dive into their regular weekly routine of picking Missouri Valley Conference games against the spread. Ben, Brendan, and Alex each lock in their bets, trying to correctly call who covers or beats the line for the upcoming MVFC slate. To add to the challenge, Alex brings his custom computer model to the table, which generates its own spread and data-driven predictions. The crew stacks their personal picks right up against the model to see who can read the Valley landscape the best and cash some tickets.

The B Team is finally back at full strength! After a two-week hiatus, Brendan makes his triumphant return just in time to celebrate the Jackrabbits' decisive 31–14 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds. We break down everything from the big plays in Normal to how the Jacks are handling Coach Stig's legendary "Improvement Week" as they head into the bye—and yes, we definitely went on a few classic B Team host tangents along the way.Plus, we are joined by a very special guest: Zach McKinnell from The Blue Bloods! He drops by to give us his national outlook, division-wide insights, and a bird's-eye view of where SDSU stands and the FCS landscape.Jackrabbit Illustrated is proudly brought to you by our title sponsor, Kubota Dealers of South Dakota. The B Team show is proudly brought to you by our show sponsor, Culver's Of Brookings, Watertown and Now North Benson Road in Sioux Falls. We would like to extend special thanks to our shows segment partners: Cubby’s Bar and Grill, Wooden Legs Brewing Northwestern Mutual, Mensch Greenhouses, and Hadrick Ranch (www.hadrickranch.com).

The Jackrabbits are flying high after a decisive 31–14 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds! On this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team, we break down yesterday's complete team win, from the explosive plays to the defensive stands that kept the Redbirds grounded.But there’s no room for complacency in Brookings. As the Jacks head into the bye, we dive into what legendary Coach John Stiegelmeier ("Coach Stig") famously created and called "Improvement Week." We discuss how the team continues to honor Stig's tradition, using this extra time to sharpen their execution, heal up, and lay the groundwork for the rest of the Missouri Valley run.

This week on Jackrabbit Illustrated, Alex and Ben hold down the fort while Brandon takes a highly suspicious absence for something he claims is "work"—yeah, we don’t believe him either.With Brendon away, the guys are letting loose and breaking down a massive week of Missouri Valley football. First, we look back and recap the major takeaways from last weekend's action. Then, it's time to cash in as we preview the upcoming slate of crucial matchups around the Valley and lock in our two official locks for FCS Nation Radio this week. Finally, we turn our attention to the big test ahead and deep dive into what to expect when squaring off against the Illinois State Redbirds.Turn it up, see how the human elements stack up against the machine, and remember: scared money don't make money!

The real analysts are back in the studio! Ben, Brendan, and Chad hop on the mics for another unfiltered episode of The B-Team! We'll break down a tale of two halves and map out what it's going to take to survive a massive Missouri Valley gauntlet test.In this week's episode, the guys react to the Jackrabbits shaking off a sluggish first half to deliver a commanding 42-7 victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers. With Chase Mason sidelined, they dive into how the sophomore running back stable—led by James Basinger’s explosive house calls and Josiah Johnson’s grit—absolutely took over the game, alongside a locked-in defensive unit that completely choked out EIU in the second half.But there’s zero time to get comfortable. The conversation shifts almost entirely to the upcoming, highly ranked out-of-conference heavyweight matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds. The stakes are sky-high as the team travels to Hancock Stadium. The guys trade the stuffy spreadsheets for pure fan perspective, discussing how the offense will handle the noise on the road, breaking down the film on the dangerous Redbirds playmakers, and laying out the ultimate keys to the game. Plus, they wrap things up with their upcoming MVFC talk, road-trip tailgating plans, and their usual dose of B-Team shenanigans.

The A-Team is back in the studio as Matt and Chad break down everything from the Jackrabbits' gritty, dominant victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers yesterday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.We look at the film, analyze the explosive second-half offensive explosion, and unpack how the Jacks controlled the line of scrimmage to put the Panthers away. From key defensive stops to standout individual performances, we give you the full tactical recap.Then, we shift our focus to next week’s massive road test. The Jackrabbits are heading to Normal, Illinois, to challenge the Illinois State Redbirds. Matt and Chad give you a complete game preview, tactical keys to victory, and what SDSU needs to do to silence the Redbirds on their home turf.Jackrabbit Illustrated Title Sponsor: Kubota Dealers of South DakotaA-Team Show Sponsor: Hadrick Ranch www.hadrickranch.comSegment Sponsors: Cubby's Bar and Grill, DFS Insurance, Northwestern Mutual

The Valley gauntlet has officially begun! In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated B-Team: Scared Money Don't Make Money Show, Ben, Brendan, and Alex dive headfirst into the fallout from the conference opener against the Youngstown State Penguins. We deliver a full post-game reaction, unpacking the tactical takeaways, key player metrics, and what this critical performance means for the betting board moving forward.

Once the YSU breakdown is in the books, it's straight to the betting window. The guys fire up Alex’s proprietary computer model to run lock-by-lock through the entire Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) slate, hunting for major value and picking winners against the spread.

Plus, we close things out with a special segment in partnership with FCS Nation Radio, going outside the Valley to break down the lines, odds, and best value bets on a couple of high-stakes, out-of-conference matchups across the national FCS landscape.

Grab your notebook, study the lines, and let's cash some tickets—because scared money don't make money!

The B-Team is back to break down a gritty MVFC battle and map out the blueprint for moving forward without our QB1.In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated Podcast, the crew dives deep into a wild, hard-nosed 27-20 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins at the Dykhouse. It wasn't always pretty, but the Jacks proved what they are made of. When star quarterback Chase Mason exited right before halftime with a leg injury, the offense didn't flinch. Instead, the B-Team highlights how Josh Holst stepped into the pocket and how the offensive line completely cleared the path for Josiah Johnson’s absolute masterclass. We unpack Johnson’s career-high 238 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries that carried the Jacks to victory and earned him National Player of the Week honors.Then, we shift our focus to the upcoming Jackrabbit Football Hall of Fame matchup against the Eastern Illinois Panthers. With Mason ruled out for a couple of weeks, we cover every critical aspect of what to look for going into this game. From adjusting the playbook for Holst’s first start of the year to exploiting match-ups against the EIU defense, we lay out everything you need to know to ensure the Jacks keep stacking wins #GoJacks

The A-Team is back to break down a classic, hard-nosed Missouri Valley battle and layout the blueprint for next week!In this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated podcast, Matt and Chad dive deep into the film rooms to dissect yesterday's thrilling, gritty 27-20 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins at the Dykhouse. We are covering all the aspects of last night's tape, from the stellar defensive stand that choked out the Penguins' ground game to the massive personnel curveball right before the half. We’ll look at exactly how the offensive line took over the trenches and cleared the path for Josiah Johnson's spectacular 238-yard, two-touchdown masterclass to seal the win. Then, we flip the script and turn our attention to next Saturday's home tilt under the lights against the Eastern Illinois Panthers. We’ll give you our complete schematic breakdown of how the Jacks propose to take down EIU, mapping out the definitive keys to the game. From winning the early downs to exploiting matchups in space, we deliver the tactical game plan required to keep the momentum rolling in Brookings.

Brendan and the Borg chop it up about the YSU game and other FCS happenings across the country