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October 07 Battle of Title Contenders? Iowa State vs New Mexico! ️
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett preview a loaded Nuttycombe Invitational, breaking down the biggest team and individual battles on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys dive into a highly anticipated men’s showdown between Iowa State and New Mexico, discussing what the matchup could tell us about two legitimate NCAA title contenders and which other programs could shake up the team standings. They then break down the top individual names to watch before turning their attention to the women’s race, analyzing the team favorites, potential surprises, and athletes capable of taking home the individual title. With many of the nation’s best going head-to-head, Ben and Garrett discuss what could be one of the most revealing weekends of the 2026 cross country season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the release of the official Nuttycombe Invitational start lists for individual athletes. All discussion and analysis is based on the information available at the time of recording.
(3:26) Men’s Nuttycombe Team Preview
(21:31) Men’s Nuttycombe Individual Preview
(30:38) Women’s Nuttycombe Team Preview
(52:12) Women’s Nuttycombe Individual Preview
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1 hr 2 min
September 30 Jepkirui & Cherotich Upset Hedengren & Down Goes Our TSR #1 Team!
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap a massive weekend of NCAA cross country action, headlined by Oklahoma State’s Billah Jepkirui and Maureen Cherotich upsetting Jane Hedengren at the Cowboy Jamboree. The guys also break down New Mexico taking down defending national champions Oklahoma State, Pasanjo Kitonga’s individual victory, and a dominant showing from the BYU women. Attention then shifts to the Princeton Meadows Classic, where both Alabama squads flexed their firepower, before analyzing statement wins from the Arizona men and Virginia women at the Loyola Lakefront Invite. To close out the episode, Ben and Garrett discuss the Missouri women’s dominant home victory and how the Arkansas men managed to secure a win despite racing without Brian Masai. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:09) New Mexico Men Defeat Defending National Champions Oklahoma State at Cowboy Jamboree
(7:48) Pasanjo Kitonga Takes Cowboy Jamboree Title Over Elite Field
(12:36) Oklahoma State’s Jepkirui & Cherotich Upset Jane Hedengren at Cowboy Jamboree
(20:53) BYU Women Dominate Cowboy Jamboree
(26:19) Alabama Women Flex Their Muscle With Win at Princeton Meadows Classic
(27:57) Alabama Men Show Lethal Firepower in Princeton Meadows Classic Win
(34:26) Arizona Men Flash Major Upside With Loyola Lakefront Invite Win
(40:59) Virginia Women Overwhelm the Field at Loyola Lakefront Invite
(46:00) Missouri Women Make a Statement With 80-Point Win on Home Course
(51:36) Arkansas Men Secure Win at Missouri Despite Missing Brian Masai
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1 hr 2 min
September 23 Jepchumba & Zang Are Legit! Plus, How to Analyze Cheruiyot’s Win
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap all of the action from the John McNichols Invitational, starting with Brighter Jepchumba’s narrow victory over Katy Zang and what their performances could mean moving forward. The guys then break down a dominant win from the Northern Arizona women and the rest of the women’s team results before shifting their attention to the men’s race. Ben and Garrett analyze Kelvin Cheruiyot’s upset victory and what to take away from his big-time dub. To close out the episode, they discuss BYU’s convincing team win and the rest of the men’s results from a revealing weekend in Terre Haute. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:59) Brighter Jepchumba Edges Katy Zhang For Gold at John McNichols Invite
(12:27) NAU Women Win John McNichols Invite in Dominant Fashion & Rest of Women’s Team Results
(30:15) Kelvin Cheruiyot Takes Home Upset Win at John McNichols Invite
(40:49) BYU Men Convincingly Win John McNichols Invite & Rest of Men’s Team Results
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1 hr 3 min
September 16 John McNichols Invite Preview! ‍️Kipruto vs Kipchoge & How Good Will Katy Zang Be?
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NOTE: Athlete entries were released following the recording of this episode...
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett preview a loaded John McNichols Invitational, breaking down the biggest team and individual battles set to unfold in Terre Haute! The guys dive into both the men’s and women’s fields, discussing the team favorites, programs that could exceed expectations, potential unranked surprises, and the top individual contenders who could make a statement this weekend. To close out the episode, Ben and Garrett run through a round of rapid-fire questions and make their final predictions ahead of one of the first major tests of the 2026 cross country season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(4:31) John McNichols Invitational Team Favorites (Men)
(9:39) Teams That Will Exceed Expectations (Men)
(14:48) Unranked Preseason Teams That Could Surprise This Weekend (Men)
(18:40) John McNichols Invitational Individual Favorites (Men)
(25:09) John McNichols Invitational Team Favorites (Women)
(33:49) Unranked Preseason Teams That Could Surprise This Weekend (Women)
(36:49) John McNichols Invitational Individual Favorites (Women)
(40:39) Unranked Preseason Women That Could Surprise This Weekend
(43:52) Rapid Fire Questions
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55 min
September 09 Is NC State Unstoppable? Plus, Who Can Win the Men’s NCAA XC Title?
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett finish unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country preseason team rankings by breaking down the top-five teams in the country on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys analyze Alabama, New Mexico, Oregon, Iowa State and Oklahoma State on the men’s side, debating which of these loaded squads has the best chance to capture the NCAA title. On the women’s side, they dive into Northern Arizona, New Mexico, Iowa State, BYU and NC State, including whether anyone has what it takes to stop the top-ranked Wolfpack. With all 50 teams officially revealed, Ben and Garrett assess the championship ceilings of the nation’s elite and set the stage for what should be an unbelievable battle for NCAA supremacy this fall. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:25) TSR #5 Alabama (Men)
(8:46) TSR #5 Northern Arizona (Women)
(15:39) TSR #4 New Mexico (Men)
(20:43) TSR #4 New Mexico (Women)
(26:41) TSR #3 Oregon (Men)
(34:37) TSR #3 Iowa State (Women)
(40:12) TSR #2 Iowa State (Men)
(44:52) TSR #2 BYU (Women)
(49:51) TSR #1 Oklahoma State (Men)
(57:40) TSR #1 NC State (Women)
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1 hr 11 min
September 02 Can Wake Forest FINALLY Get on the Podium? Plus, How Do We Rank the Oregon Women?
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continue unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country team rankings as the countdown officially moves inside the top-11! The guys break down Wisconsin, Washington State, Arkansas, BYU, Wake Forest and Colorado on the men’s side, debating whether Wake Forest can finally turn its immense talent into an NCAA podium finish. On the women’s side, they analyze Stanford, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Alabama and Notre Dame, with a major focus on how to evaluate an Oregon squad loaded with upside, but also plenty of questions entering the fall. From potential podium challengers to teams with tons of volatility, Ben and Garrett dig into the strengths, concerns and ceilings of some of the best programs in the country as TSR’s preseason rankings approach the top-five. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:11) TSR #11 Wisconsin (Men)
(8:27) TSR #11 Stanford (Women)
(12:13) TSR #10 Washington State (Men)
(18:32) TSR #10 Colorado (Women)
(24:32) TSR #9 Arkansas (Men)
(29:12) TSR #9 West Virginia (Women)
(32:39) TSR #8 BYU (Men)
(38:57) TSR #8 Oregon (Women)
(42:46) TSR #7 Wake Forest (Men)
(49:35) TSR #7 Alabama (Women)
(55:34) TSR #6 Colorado (Men)
(1:01:04) TSR #6 Notre Dame (Women)
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1 hr 7 min
August 26 Why We Are Crazy-High On The Utah Women & Explaining Our Ranking For The Notre Dame Men
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continue unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country team rankings while first reacting to the NCAA being granted a stay that temporarily pauses the July 31st preliminary injunction. The guys then dive back into the rankings, breaking down Florida, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Northern Arizona and Eastern Kentucky on the men’s side while analyzing Wake Forest, Virginia, Florida, Utah, Oklahoma State, and South Carolina for the women. From potential podium dark horses to teams with plenty left to prove, the guys continue working their way toward the nation’s top contenders as the 2026 cross country season approaches. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:43) NCAA Grants “Stay” Pausing July 31st Preliminary Injunction
(8:01) TSR #18 Florida (Men)
(14:45) TSR #17 Wake Forest (Women)
(19:18) TSR #16 Syracuse (Men)
(24:10) TSR #16 Virginia (Women)
(29:16) TSR #15 Notre Dame (Men)
(38:07) TSR #15 Florida (Women)
(42:33) TSR #14 Michigan State (Men)
(48:44) TSR #14 Utah (Women)
(52:49) TSR #13 Northern Arizona (Men)
(58:29) TSR #13 Oklahoma State (Women)
(1:03:07) TSR #12 Eastern Kentucky (Men)
(1:07:00) TSR #12 South Carolina (Women)
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1 hr 11 min
August 18 What Should We Expect From the Stanford Men? Plus, Did We Undervalue the Penn State Women?
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continue unveiling TSR’s NCAA XC Top-25 Preseason Team Rankings, debating what to expect from a Stanford men’s squad sitting at TSR #21 and whether the Penn State women were undervalued at TSR #22. The guys break down Missouri, California Baptist, Stanford, Harvard, Georgia and Virginia Tech on the men’s side while analyzing North Carolina, Penn State, Washington, Minnesota, Boston College and Missouri for the women. From teams with legitimate upside to programs facing major questions entering the fall, Ben and Garrett discuss each squad’s strengths, concerns and potential to outperform their preseason position. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:31) TSR #23 Missouri (Men)
(8:42) TSR #23 North Carolina (Women)
(15:34) TSR #22 California Baptist (Men)
(21:50) TSR #22 Penn State (Women)
(26:45) TSR #21 Stanford (Men)
(32:32) TSR #21 Washington (Women)
(36:42) TSR #20 Harvard (Men)
(40:24) TSR #20 Minnesota (Women)
(45:04) TSR #19 Georgia (Men)
(49:45) TSR #19 Boston College (Women)
(55:48) TSR #17 Virginia Tech (Men)
(1:01:44) TSR #18 Missouri (Women)
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1 hr 8 min
August 12 We Left Out WHO From Our NCAA XC Team Rankings???
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett kick-off TSR’s NCAA D1 XC Top-25 Preseason Team Rankings by revealing which programs “Just Missed” the cut and which programs earned “Honorable Mention” recognition on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys then dive into the first ranked teams of the countdown, breaking down TSR #25 Washington State and TSR #24 Northwestern on the women’s side, along with TSR #25 Tulane and TSR #24 Tennessee for the men. The guys discuss the biggest strengths, potential weaknesses and the postseason ceilings for each team as the countdown to cross country season begins. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(4:02) Just Missed (Women)
(14:00) Honorable Mentions (Women)
(17:59) Just Missed (Men)
(28:15) Honorable Mentions (Men)
(35:10) TSR #25 Washington State (Women)
(40:59) TSR #25 Tulane (Men)
(46:17) TSR #24 Northwestern (Women)
(50:36) TSR #24 Tennessee (Men)
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56 min
August 04 More NCAA Rule Changes! Plus, Texas Lands a Kenyan Phenom
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to another wave of NCAA news as a temporary ruling may grant an additional year of eligibility to athletes from the high school Class of 2022. In turn, the guys discuss the potential impact on rosters, recruiting and races over the next year. The guys also break down Dennis Kipkogei’s commitment to Texas, Purity Chepkirui signing with Toledo, and major coaching moves involving Ryan Vanhoy at Arizona State and Trevor Dunbar stepping in as Virginia’s interim head coach following Vin Lananna’s departure. To close out the episode, Ben and Garrett revisit their preseason cross country rankings, highlighting the athletes they fought hardest for, identifying runners most likely to outperform their rankings, discussing the teams that they've become more bullish on throughout the summer, and debating who poses the biggest threat to Jane Hedengren outside of Pamela Kosgei. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:42) Temporary Ruling Grants Additional Year of Eligibility to High School Class of 2022 Athletes
(14:13) Dennis Kipkogei headed to Texas
(22:22) Toledo Signs Purity Chepkirui
(26:24) Ryan Vanhoy Hired as New Director at Arizona State
(33:10) Vin Lananna Leaves Virginia, Cavaliers Hire Trevor Dunbar as Interim Head Coach
(37:11) Athletes We Fought For in Preseason XC Rankings
(42:18) Which Athletes Are Most Likely to Exceed Their XC Ranking?
(50:13) Teams We Are Higher on Now Than at the Beginning of The Summer?
(55:13) Outside of Pamela Kosgei, Who is the Biggest Threat to Jane Hedengren?
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