The Stride Report

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Welcome to The Stride Report! Join Ben Weisel and Garrett Zatlin every Wednesday as they take a deep dive into all of the key distance running action and headlines throughout the NCAA. With in-depth a... more

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November 19, 2025 2025 NCAA XC Championship Preview! Who You Got? Ducks, Cougars or Wolfpack?
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It is a BIG week for The Stride Report Podcast as Ben and Garrett break down the biggest and best headlines going into the 2025 NCAA XC Championships! Which teams are considered to be the favorites? Who can realistically threaten for the podium? Who are the sleeper teams? Who are the wild cards? The guys analyzed ALL of those questions, and more, in this week's podcast!
(0:00) Intro
(2:26) Stanford Men Do Not Qualify for NCAA XC Championships
(8:45) Iona Men Qualify for NCAA XC Championships
(11:36) Men's South Region Developments
(13:22) Provide Women Qualify for NCAA XC Championships
(16:10) Alabama Women Have Tough Outing at South Regional XC Championships
(19:38) Boise State Women Qualify for NCAA XC Championships
(21:46) Men's NCAA XC Championship Team Favorites
(29:20) Women's NCAA XC Championship Team Favorites
(35:37) Men's Team Podium Threats
(36:42) Women's Team Podium Threats
(38:45) Men's Wild Cards (Teams)
(42:19) Women's Wild Cards (Teams)
(45:23) Men's Sleeper Picks (Teams)
(51:53) Women's Sleeper Picks (Teams)
(57:44) Men's Individual Title Favorites
(1:00:30) Women's Individual Title Favorites
(1:04:27) Men's Wild Cards (Individuals)
(1:07:05) Women's Wild Cards (Individuals)
(1:09:44) Men's Sleeper Picks (Individuals)
(1:12:23) Women's Sleeper Picks (Individuals)

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November 12, 2025 Will Your Favorite Team Qualify for the NCAA XC Championships?
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On this week's episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett sit down to reveal and explain all of the madness that could take place during national qualifying weekend. Are the Wake Forest women and Eastern Kentucky men agents for chaos? Could the South Central region create a variety of different scenarios? Just how safe are the Villanova women and Oklahoma State women? The guys dive into all of that and more before the NCAA XC Regional Championships!

(4:05) Men's Regional XC Projections
(5:23) Men's Most Volatile Kolas Regions - South Region
(10:10) Men's Most Volatile Kolas Regions - South Central Region
(11:28) Eastern Kentucky's Uncertain Future & Chaos Potential (Men)
(15:09) Men's Unique Push Scenarios - Loyola (IL) & Eastern Kentucky
(16:45) Men's Unique Push Scenarios - Minnesota & Boise State
(22:59) Women's Regional XC Projections
(23:47) Women's Most Volatile Kolas Regions - South Central Region
(26:59) Is Villanova as Safe as Some Think?
(29:57) Women's Most Volatile Kolas Regions - Southeast Region
(34:07) Boise State Women Need a Push
(34:42) Minnesota's Potential to Cause Chaos / Is Oklahoma State Safe?
(36:15) Tennessee's Path to the National Meet
(38:52) Who Are the Most Volatile "Agents of Chaos"?

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November 04, 2025 Oklahoma State Topples Iowa State! Plus, Could Jane Hedengren Win the National Title?
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a massive weekend of NCAA conference championship action, headlined by Oklahoma State’s thrilling win over Iowa State in the men’s BIG 12 title clash! The guys discuss Colorado’s gritty performance and, on the women’s side, Jane Hedengren’s dominant run that has fans wondering if she could contend for a national title. They also cover Virginia’s narrow ACC victory over Syracuse, NC State’s continued success, Florida’s SEC title run, and Oregon’s statement sweep at the BIG 10 Championships! Plus, Tulsa’s upset win over Tulane rounds out a weekend full of surprises, storylines, and shifting national momentum. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(2:29) Oklahoma State Men Emerge Victorious in Clash of the Titans at BIG 12 XC Championships
(9:37) Short-Handed Colorado Finishes 3rd, BYU Men Take 4th
(12:37) Jane Hedengren Dominates as BYU Women Claim BIG 12 Title
(16:03) Iowa State, West Virginia and Oklahoma State Round Out Women’s BIG 12 Podium
(19:01) Virginia Men Narrowly Edge Syracuse for ACC Title
(25:22) NC State Women Dominate to Take ACC XC Championship Title
(28:47) Florida Women Win SEC Title Over Alabama and South Carolina
(35:58) Alabama Men Put Five in Top-20 to Beat Georgia for SEC Title
(39:10) Oregon Men Score 36 Points to Win BIG 10 Title Over Michigan State and Wisconsin
(43:26) Oregon Women Leave No Room for Doubt as They Dominate BIG 10 XC Championships
(49:49) Tulsa Men Upset Tulane To Win American XC Championships
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November 03, 2025 The Iowa State Controversy ️and NCAA XC Conference Preview!
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into the Iowa State controversy that has the collegiate distance running world buzzing. They break down what they know, and how it could impact things moving forward. Then, the guys preview every major conference championship across the NCAA — including the BIG 12, ACC, BIG 10, SEC, and BIG East — analyzing key storylines, team battles, and individual title favorites on both the men’s and women’s sides. It’s a packed episode filled with predictions, context, and the drama heading into conference weekend. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:40) Iowa State Controversy
(12:17) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Men)
(17:05) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Women)
(23:54) ACC Championship Preview (Women)
(28:33) ACC Championship Preview (Men)
(34:11) BIG 10 Championship Preview (Men)
(40:01) BIG 10 Championship Preview (Women)
(45:26) SEC Championship Preview (Women)
(50:21) SEC Championship Preview (Men)
(55:20) BIG East Championship Preview (Women)
(58:07) BIG East Championship Preview (Men)

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October 28, 2025The Iowa State Controversy 🌪️😳 & NCAA XC Conference Preview! 🔥🏆
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into the Iowa State controversy that has the collegiate distance running world buzzing. They break down what they know, and how it could impact things moving forward. Then, the guys preview every major conference championship across the NCAA — including the BIG 12, ACC, BIG 10, SEC, and BIG East — analyzing key storylines, team battles, and individual title favorites on both the men’s and women’s sides. It’s a packed episode filled with predictions, context, and the drama heading into conference weekend. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(3:40) Iowa State Controversy
(12:17) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Men)
(17:05) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Women)
(23:54) ACC Championship Preview (Women)
(28:33) ACC Championship Preview (Men)
(34:11) BIG 10 Championship Preview (Men)
(40:01) BIG 10 Championship Preview (Women)
(45:26) SEC Championship Preview (Women)
(50:21) SEC Championship Preview (Men)
(55:20) BIG East Championship Preview (Women)
(58:07) BIG East Championship Preview (Men)

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October 22, 2025NC State & New Mexico DOMINATE at Nuttycombe! 🔴🐺🤯
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a massive weekend of NCAA cross country action as NC State and New Mexico dominate at the Nuttycombe Invitational. They discuss who raised their stock the most, how the New Mexico men took down Colorado and Syracuse, and what the results mean for the battle for the final podium spot. The guys also touch on panic levels for BYU and Stanford before shifting to the women’s side, where NC State reaffirmed their national title favorite status with a commanding victory. Notre Dame, Iowa State, West Virginia, and Northwestern all impressed, while at Pre-Nationals, Georgia’s men claimed the team title and the BYU women crushed the competition. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(3:27) Who Raised Their Stock the Most at Nuttycombe? (Men)
(7:39) New Mexico Men Take Nuttycombe Title Over Colorado & Syracuse
(12:43) The Battle for the Final Podium Spot
(15:17) What’s the Panic Level for BYU Men?
(19:01) Is Stanford Still a Ranked Team?
(24:45) NC State Women Claim Dominant Victory at Nuttycombe Invite
(29:15) Notre Dame Women Announce themselves as Legit Podium Threats
(32:09) Iowa State & West Virginia Women Round Out Nuttycombe Invite Podium
(35:52) Northwestern Women Prove Loyola Lakefront Was No Fluke with 5th Place Nuttycombe Invite Finish
(38:10) What is the Panic Level for the New Mexico Women?
(42:37) Georgia Men Claim Pre-Nationals Title Over Missouri & Ole Miss
(48:09) BYU Women SMOKE Competition at Pre-Nationals
(53:20) Villanova Women Finish 2nd at Pre-Nationals

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October 14, 2025Will Nuttycombe Give Us an NCAA Championship PREVIEW? 🤔🔥👀
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett goes solo to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Nuttycombe Invitational — one of the most anticipated meets of the NCAA cross country season! He dives into the men’s field, analyzing the top favorites, possible contenders and teams to watch, before highlighting a few underdogs who could surprise in Madison. Then, he turns to the women’s race, discussing the favorites, dark horses, and key storylines that could make this a true NCAA Championship preview. Insight, analysis, and predictions — it’s all here in this week’s episode! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(2:30) Nuttycombe Invite Field (Men)
(3:00) Favorites (Men)
(6:49) Possible Contenders (Men)
(9:59) Teams to Watch (Men)
(18:35) Underdogs (Men)
(25:43) Nuttycombe Field (Women)
(26:05) Favorites (Women)
(31:57) Possible Contenders (Women)
(36:42) Teams to Watch (Women)
(47:15) Underdogs (Women)

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October 07, 2025NC State WINS Short-Handed 🏆 While Loyola & Northwestern STUN 🔥😳
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a chaotic weekend of racing! The guys analyze Wisconsin’s team victory at the Loyola Lakefront Classic as well as North Carolina’s disappointing 5th place finish and Washington’s surprising 8th place result on the men’s side. The women’s race was headlined by NC State’s short-handed win while Northwestern delivered a stunning runner-up performance! Then, it’s over to the Paul Short Run where Georgetown’s men took the win, Harvard held their own despite missing key names, and Villanova’s lethal top-three women carried them to victory. Tune in for analysis, surprises, and what these results mean for the NCAA landscape moving forward. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(3:31) Wisconsin Men Take Win at Loyola Lakefront Classic
(14:23) Disappointing 5th Place Finish for North Carolina
(17:54) Washington Men Finish 8th at Loyola Lakefront Classic
(21:04) NC State Women Pull Off Win at Loyola Lakefront Classic
(25:17) Northwestern Women Produce Huge 2nd Place Finish at Loyola Lakefront Classic
(36:09) Georgetown Men Take Down Utah State and Texas A&M at Paul Short
(43:19) Harvard Men Finish 4th at Paul Short Without Key Names
(45:16) Villanova Women Ride Lethal Top-Three to Victory Over Penn State at Paul Short

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September 30, 2025Is Florida a PODIUM Team? 🏆🐊 Plus, Iowa State DOMINATES! 🌪️🔥
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett ask the question on everyone’s mind: Are the Florida women a legitimate podium team after defeating Northern Arizona at the Gans Creek Classic? They also analyze Hilda Olamomoi’s standout run, what the individual results mean for national rankings, and how the Kolas cutoff is shaping up. On the men’s side, Solomon Kipchoge took the individual crown while Iowa State delivered a dominant team win, leaving some wonder if BYU should be concerned. The guys wrap things up with quick reactions from the Cowboy Jamboree, breaking down the key takeaways from a pivotal week in NCAA cross country. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(5:37) How Do Gans Creek Individual Results Affect Our Rankings? (Women)
(8:43) What to Make of Hilda Olamomoi’s Performance
(9:57) Florida Women Edge Northern Arizona For Gans Creek Classic Title
(16:31) Did Gans Creek Classic Change NCAA XC Championship Podium Predictions?
(23:47) Where is the Kolas Cutoff in Gans Creek Classic Results? (Women)
(25:25) Solomon Kipchoge Claims Gans Creek Classic Individual Title
(27:53) Iowa State Men Claim Dominant Team Win at Gans Creek Classic
(36:17) Cause For Concern With BYU Men?
(42:56) Where is the Kolas Cutoff in Gans Creek Classic Results? (Men)
(47:05) Cowboy Jamboree Quick Hits (Men)
(50:48) Cowboy Jamboree Quick Hits (Women)

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September 24, 2025California Baptist STUNS Minnesota! 😳 Plus, Gans Creek Preview 👀
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to Cole Hocker’s 5k gold medal performance at the World Championships before diving into the NCAA’s decision to adopt a 32-team format for the NCAA XC Championships. Then it’s all about cross country as the guys break down the Roy Griak Invitational. There, California Baptist bested Minnesota on the women’s side while the men’s race delivered its own thrill. Finally, the guys look ahead with a full Gans Creek Classic preview, analyzing both the women’s and men’s fields and what they mean for the national picture this fall. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(2:45) Cole Hocker Wins 5k Gold at World Championships
(8:49) NCAA Announces 32-Team National Championship Format
(12:39) Roy Griak Results (Men)
(16:44) Roy Griak Results (Women)
(24:31) Gans Creek Classic Preview (Women)
(40:09) Gans Creek Classic Preview (Men)

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