Welcome to CUSA Insider, the official podcast of Conference USA. Whether you're a die-hard alum, a devoted CUSA fan, or a casual sports enthusiast, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We'll bring you exclusive interviews with athletes, coaches, and insiders, shedding light on the stories and happenings from around the league.
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The New Mexico State Aggies are ready to make their mark in 2026. With third-year head coach Tony Sanchez leading the way, the Aggies enter the new season looking to build on their foundation and compete at a high level in Conference USA. Josh Yonis sits down with MJ Newsom, the voice of the Aggies, to get the inside scoop on everything happening in Las Cruces heading into the 2026 college football season. We take a closer look at the biggest storylines surrounding the program, the key players to watch, and what fans can expect from New Mexico State this fall. Then, Sarah Rudolph sits down wit
The Jax State Gamecocks are gearing up for their fourth season as a member of Conference USA. Head coach Charles Kelly and his team enter the 2026 season looking to build on the success of their 2025 campaign and make another push for the CUSA title. In this Jax State Gamecocks football preview, Josh Yonis sits down with Mike Parris, the longtime voice of the Gamecocks, to get the inside scoop on everything happening in Jacksonville during fall camp. We take a closer look at the new faces joining the program, the key returners back for another season, and the biggest storylines surrounding Jax
The Liberty Flames are ready to turn the page and get back to their winning ways in 2026. After missing out on a bowl game in 2025, head coach Jamey Chadwell and the Flames enter the new season looking to bounce back and make some noise in Conference USA. In this Liberty Flames football preview, Josh Yonis sits down with Bryson Gordon of the Lynchburg News & Advance to get the inside scoop on everything happening at Liberty during fall camp. We take a closer look at the new faces joining the program, the key returners coming back, and the biggest storylines surrounding the Flames heading into
The WKU Hilltoppers enter the 2026 college football season with ambitious aspirations. Coach Tyson Helton returns for his eighth season at the helm, looking to lead his team to the CUSA mountaintop. Our WKU preview opens with an interview between Josh Yonis and Jeff Nations of the Bowling Green Daily News. Jeff gives us the inside scoop on everything happening at WKU’s fall camp. QB Rodney Tisdale Jr. headlines the returning talent on the Hilltoppers’ roster, but there are plenty of other talented players ready to make a name for themselves this fall. The episode concludes with an interview in
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are entering year three under head coach Derek Mason, and expectations are building as MTSU prepares for another season of Conference USA football. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the 2026 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and everything fans need to know heading into the college football season. Josh Yonis kicks things off with Emmy Fazenbaker, a multimedia journalist at MTSU, to preview the Blue Raiders’ upcoming season. They break down the biggest storylines surrounding Middle Tennessee Football, key returning players, position battles, fall camp e
The Sam Houston Bearkats are entering their second season under head coach Phil Longo, and with an upgraded home stadium, Sam Houston Football is looking to make some serious noise in Conference USA this fall. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the 2026 Sam Houston Bearkats heading into the college football season. Josh Yonis opens the episode with Colton Foster, sports editor at the Huntsville Item, for an in-depth Sam Houston football preview. They discuss the Bearkats’ biggest storylines, key returning players, position battles, expectations for fall camp, and
The FIU Panthers enter the 2026 college football season with momentum after a 7-6 record in Head Coach Willie Simmons' first year leading the program. As FIU Football looks to build on its postseason success and compete in Conference USA, we break down everything you need to know heading into the season. Josh Yonis opens the episode with Kevin Barral, host of the Paws Up Podcast, for an in-depth FIU football preview. They discuss the Panthers' biggest storylines, key returning players, position battles, expectations for fall camp, and what fans should watch as the season approaches. Later, Sar
Today’s preview episode features the Fightin’ Blue Hens of Delaware. Coming off a 7-6 campaign in their first FBS season, Head Coach Ryan Carty and company are looking to keep the momentum rolling in 2026. Our program opens with Josh Yonis’ conversation with Scott Klatzkin (the voice of the Blue Hens). Scott gives you the inside scoop on the biggest storylines for the Blue Hens as fall camp rolls on. To close out the show, Sarah Rudolph chats with Head Coach Ryan Carty, Quarterback Nick Minicucci and Defensive End Noah Matthews to learn more about the details of how this Delaware team operates
The 2026 Conference USA football season is almost here, and CUSA Insider has everything you need to know from CUSA Football Kickoff. Hosts Sarah Rudolph and Josh Yonis break down the biggest storylines heading into the new season, with insights from Conference USA Commissioner Judy MacLeod and all 10 CUSA head coaches. Plus, Josh sits down with College Football Playoff Executive Director Rich Clark for an exclusive interview covering the current landscape of college football, the future of the CFP, and how Conference USA fits into the evolving national picture. Whether you're looking for the l
Postseason baseball is here, and three CUSA teams (Jax State, Liberty, Missouri State) are looking to continue their journey on the road to Omaha, NE. Dane Lewis and Eric Jones are here to recap the 2026 CUSA Baseball Championship and give you a preview of the three regionals that will feature Conference USA squads this weekend. This episode also features an exclusive interview with Jax State pitcher Steven Cash. Steven was on the 2025 Jax State squad that fell just short of a conference title, but now he and his fellow Gamecocks are champions of the league. Tune in for some great perspective
The final CUSA Championship of the 2025-2026 season has arrived. The 2026 CUSA Baseball Championship is set to begin in Kennesaw, GA on Wednesday May 20. Jessica Radford & Eric Jones are here to guide through what is shaping up to be an exhilarating week of baseball action. Conference USA boasts several of the best mid-major programs in the country, and with plenty of star power to go around, you can count on several teams and players making a statement on the diamond this week.
The 2026 CUSA Spring sports season is coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of fun to be head here in the month of May. Josh Yonis and Eric Jones are here to give you the run down on everything happening in Conference USA this week. We’ve arrived at the final week of regular season baseball for the league, and while several teams have clinched their spot in the CUSA Baseball Championship Tournament, there is still much to be decided in terms of seeding. There are several key series on tap this weekend that are worth keeping an eye on.
We’ve got another great episode of CUSA Insider on tap for you this week. Josh Yonis and Eric Jones take you around the horn to give you the insight on everything happening in the realm of CUSA. Two more Conference Champions have been crowned with WKU Women’s Golf winning their 2nd consecutive title, and Tulane bringing home the hardware at the CUSA Beach Volleyball tournament. CUSA Baseball provided us another electric weekends as many teams prep themselves for postseason play. The race at the top of the standings is still as tight as ever, and we’ve got some massive series on the docket for
The climax of the Spring sports calendar is upon us. On today’s program Josh Yonis and Eric Jones get you up to speed on everything happening with CUSA Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Softball and even Football. Liberty (Women) and Middle Tennessee (Men) brought home championship hardware on the tennis courts last week, kicking off what should be a thrilling sequence of addition CUSA Championship events. Both diamond sports are heating up as teams across the league are looking to punch their ticket to the CUSA Softball and Baseball Championships. This episode also features an exclusive interview with
We’ve got a loaded episode for you today. To start, Josh Yonis and Elizabeth Kanzeg discuss Jacksonville State bringing home their second Bowling National Championship. The Gamecocks capped off their dominant season by bringing home their second trophy in three seasons. We also get you up to speed on everything happening on the diamonds. We’re three weeks away from the CUSA Softball Championship, and teams are battling for seeding. Things are just as electric in the world of CUSA Baseball, as several teams in the league continue to garner national attention. To close, we bring you an exclusive
The sports calendar rolls on in the month of April, as things are heating up on the diamonds and on the lanes. Four CUSA Bowling Teams (Jax State, Vanderbilt, Arkansas State & Wichita State) are headed to Parma Heights, Ohio for a chance to win a National Championship this weekend (April 10-11). CUSA Softball and Baseball both carry some intriguing storylines as we rapidly approach the home stretch for both sports. This episode also features an exclusive one-on-one interview with Liberty Pitcher Ben Blair. Blair delivers some excellent commentary on the Flames phenomenal start to the 2026 camp
April is here, and we’ve got a ton of great action going on all across CUSA. Josh Yonis and Eric Jones kick off the program by highlighting the diamond sports as our teams are fighting for spots in the CUSA Softball and Baseball Championships. Today’s episode also sheds a light on the world of CUSA Bowling. Several schools from around the league will be participating in Regionals all across the United States for a chance to compete in for a National Championship. Josh Yonis and Elizabeth Kanzeg get you up to speed on everything you need to know before the action gets underway. We also bring yo
Spring is here, and we’re having loads of fun here at CUSA Insider! Hosts Josh Yonis and Eric Jones are on the scene to walk you through everything happening around the league in Basketball, Bowling, Baseball and Softball. There are plenty of intriguing storylines to follow as we head toward Championship season. This episode also features an exclusive interview with Jax State Softball star outfielder Morgan Nowakowski. Morgan and the Gamecocks are having an exceptional season, and are looking to make some noise in the postseason come May. Tune in for some great insight what has lead to the Gam
Today we present another great episode of CUSA Insider. Today’s program is all about the 2026 Air National Guard CUSA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Jessica Radford & Eric Jones break down all of the insane action from Huntsville last week, including a phenomenal championship run from Antoine Pettway and his Kennesaw State Owls. Watch the entire episode to watch our exclusive interview with Coach Pettway, and tournament MVP RJ Johnson.
On today's episode of CUSA Insider, Jessica Radford and Eric Jones recap the entire CUSA Women's Basketball Tournament that took place last week in Huntsville, AL. There were so many thrilling moments that made this past week so special. This episode also features an exclusive interview with Missouri State guard Kaemyn Bekemeier and Head Coach Beth Cunningham. Both of them provide some excellent insight on their experience winning a CUSA title in their first year in the league.
We’ve reached the final week of the regular season for CUSA Basketball, which means we’re mere days away from the 2026 CUSA Basketball Championships in Huntsville, AL. Today, Jessica Radford and Eric Jones are joined by Associate Commissioner (Basketball) Clifton Douglass to break down all of the chaos. There will be several games worth watching this weekend as every team in the league is still eligible for the Conference tournament. We wrap up this week’s program with some fun predictions on who could win the Superlative awards for the 2025-2026 basketball season.
We are just two weeks away from the Air National Guard CUSA Basketball Championships in Huntsville, AL, and the intensity continues to rise on the basketball court. Jessica Radford and Eric Jones dive deep into the CUSA standings, as we’re starting to get a picture of who will and will not be going to the rocket city. There are plenty of intriguing storylines to keep an eye on as we head down the home stretch. To close the show, Jessica talks with Joel Lamp (Huntsville/Madison County VCB) to talk about the city of Huntsville, and what fans can expect when they visit the city this March. From M
This week we’re diving into all of the sports on CUSA Insider. Jessica Radford and Eric Jones are here to guide through it all. Softball and Baseball have arrived, and we’ve got several teams and players making a name for themselves. We’re only a few weeks away from the Air National Guard CUSA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships in Huntsville, AL. Today we’re discussing which teams are getting hot at the right time and who could make some noise in the Conference Tournament. Later in the show, Jessica gets the chance to chat one-on-one with Delaware guard Justyn Fernandez. He gives us so
We’ve got a loaded episode for you this week as CUSA Softball & Baseball are starting up alongside the already thrilling CUSA Basketball season that continues to be more entertaining with every passing week. Hosts Jessica Radford and Eric Jones give you the inside scoop on everything you need to know from all around Conference USA. Jessica also got the opportunity to chat with Louisiana Tech WBB Head Coach Brooke Stoehr. The Lady Techsters are one of the hottest teams in the nation (on a 10-game win streak), and Stoehr shares why her team is having so much success on the hardwood this season.
