Win Now or Get Bent

By Keff CiardelloSports

Win Now or Get Bent episodes

November 26, 2025 Texas State's Final Game in the Sun Belt | Wizard Wednesday
Texas State plays its final game in the Sun Belt Conference this Saturday against South Alabama. With bowl eligibility one win away, Texas State will need solid performances from both sides of the ball to get the win. Plus, Zach address the college football coaching carousel.
16 min
November 24, 2025 Texas State Bowl Hopes Alive After Beating ULM | No. 212
Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, BHIhats.com, Austin.Patchmaster.com - One game left for Texas State. One win needed for a bowl invite. The Bobcats beat ULM on Saturday for a 5th win and now have South Alabama on deck this Saturday to end the regular season. Can Texas State get a 6th win and reach bowl eligibility for a 3rd straight year? Keff Ciardello is here to break it all down.
49 min
November 19, 2025 Texas State Makes Huge Defensive Changes | Wizard Wednesday

Texas State football finally gets a win after huge defensive changes, but questions remain. Who called the defensive plays? Why did the defense change to the 3-3-5?Will the defense keep the 3-3-5?

19 min
November 16, 2025 Are the Texas State Bobcats Back on Track After Big Win? | No. 211
Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, BHIhats.com, Austin.Patchmaster.com - The Texas State Bobcats ended a 5-game losing skid with a big win over Southern Miss on Saturday. Now sitting at 4-6 on the season, the Bobcats need to win out in order to reach bowl eligibility with a sixth win. Is it too little, too late or does the Bobcats' high-powered offense finally have a competent defense to match? Keff Ciardello is here to break it all down.
47 min
November 06, 2025 3 Keys to Beat ULL | Wizard Wednesday
Texas State football sits at 3-5 after a frustrating loss to James Madison — and now the Bobcats are shaking things up on defense. With schematic changes underway, they head to Lafayette for a pivotal matchup against the Ragin’ Cajuns.

This week on Wizard Wednesday, I’m breaking down what these adjustments mean, how they could reshape the season, and the three keys Texas State must execute to get back in the win column. This isn’t just another road game — it’s the last chance to finally beat ULL.
21 min
October 22, 2025 Texas State Falls to 3-4 | Wizard Wednesday
Texas State football has lost three straight, is winless in the Sun Belt, and sits at 3-4 on the season. It’s time to ask the hard question — is it officially time to hit the panic button?
In this week’s Wizard Wednesday, Zach Webb breaks down:

What went wrong against Marshall.

The controversial 4th-down and fake punt calls.

Why the defense still isn’t good enough.

How coaching decisions have shaped this losing streak.

And a brutally honest look at the state of Texas State football — expectations, accountability, and where the program goes from here.

27 min
October 15, 2025 Texas State Football is Trending the Wrong Direction After Back to Back Losses | Wizard Wednesday
Texas State Football is trending in the wrong direction after back to back losses. Zach explores what is going wrong on each side of the ball and whether it is time to hit the panic button.

25 min
October 12, 2025 Texas State's Defense Needs Change After Another Blown Lead | No. 210
Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, BHIhats.com, Austin.Patchmaster.com - A Homecoming fiasco, Texas State (3-3, 0-2) squandered a 28-7 first half lead to lose to the Troy Trojans (4-2, 2-0) in overtime. Consecutive losses despite the offense gaining over 500 yards and scoring at least 30 points - it's time for GJ Kinne and the Texas State Bobcats to take accountabilty for the underperforming defense. Keff Ciardello is here to talk all about it.
44 min
October 08, 2025 The Keys to Beat Troy | Wizard Wednesday
Texas State fell short against Arkansas State, and Zach breaks down what went wrong — from clock management to missed opportunities — before turning the page to Troy.

With the Bobcats heading back home, Zach lays out his three keys to victory against the Trojans and what needs to change for Texas State to bounce back in Sun Belt play.
21 min
October 07, 2025 MAILBAG: TXST's Tough Loss to Arkansas State Leads to Tough Questions | No. 209
Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, BHIhats.com, Austin.Patchmaster.com - The Texas State Bobcats were riding sky high heading into the bye last week, but things came crashing down the Earth with a 31-30 loss at Arkansas State to open Sun Belt play on Saturday. What happened to TXST? Who is to blame? Where do the Bobcats go from here?Keff Ciardello is here to answer burning questions from the Bobcat faithful in this addition of a WNOGB mailbag.
1 hr 11 min

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