The Early Signing Period was fascinating to watch in the G5, particularly with this round of transfer signings. In our first pod back after some sick days, Joe Londergan of G5 Football Daily is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss the most notable signings in the G5 and recent trends in G5 football recruiting. Happy football watching! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your platform of choice! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow Joe Londergan on Twitter/X Follo...
Dec 26, 2023•38 min
Army and Navy meet for the 124th time this week. For the first time, the two will meet up at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The rivalry has a rich history filled with fascinating traditions, including special uniforms for each team. With both teams having offenses differing from the traditional option this year, what does that mean for the on-field product? For this episode, Joe Londergan is joined once again by Eric Henry of 247Sports, as well as Emily Van Buskirk. Van Buskirk i...
Dec 07, 2023•37 min
Conference champions have been crowned and the Liberty Flames will represent the Group of Five in the New Years Six. Did the committee make the right call? Joe Londergan is joined once again by Eric Henry of 247Sports to have that discussion as well as recap the storylines from an action packed weekend in college football. The guys also give some brief thoughts on the bowl schedule and what the coaching implications were from this week. Happy football watching! Don't forget to subscribe and leav...
Dec 06, 2023•40 min
Army and Navy will square off December 9 in Foxborough, Massachusetts on CBS at 3 PM ET. On this episode episode of G5 Football Daily's podcast, Joe Londergan chats with the head coaches of both teams as they prepare for the latest chapter of one of the greatest and most storied rivalries in sports. Both Brian Newberry and Jeff Monken offer insights into what they're preparing or and how both teams have overcome their own challenges and shortcomings throughout the 2023 season. In particular, tha...
Dec 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 33
Conference Championship Week kicks off with Liberty and New Mexico State on Friday night. Joe Londergan of G5 Football Daily and Eric Henry of 247Sports discuss what to expect in those contests. The other big news this week is the upcoming addition of Delaware to Conference USA. The Blue Hens currently play on FCS and won a national title back in 2003. Londergan also gives some brief reactions to this week’s CFP rankings. Can Tulane follow through and clinch another New Years Six bid? Happy foot...
Nov 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 32
The James Madison Dukes have played yet another fantastic season in the Sun Belt Conference. While NCAA rules kept them out of the postseason on the merits of that record alone, it's likely they will get a bowl berth anyway because of the low amount of teams currently with six wins. So, where do the Dukes go from here? Joe Londergan of SI is joined by Jackson Hephner, Sports Editor of The Breeze (JMU's student newspaper), for an account from the ground in Harrisonburg. Can JMU sustain this momen...
Nov 25, 2023•30 min•Ep. 31
Week 12 was chock full of fascinating results in the G5. Joe Londergan is once again joined by Eric Henry of 247 Sports to discuss the most meaningful results of he weekend and look forward to the last week of the regular season. Boise State kept themselves alive in the Mountain West title race with a dominating win in Logan. Does that complicate their coaching search? Tulane and UTSA have an intense matchup on the schedule this weekend. Appalachian State beat James Madison in an incredible OT g...
Nov 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 30
Boise State and San Diego State are both on the hunt fo their program's next head coach. What candidates make the most sense for the Broncos and the Aztecs? Joe Londergan of G5 Football Daily and Eric Henry of 247Sports debate their favorite names for both jobs. Plus, the guys discuss what jobs could be available in the G5 very soon and what coaches and coordinators have earned opportunities to advance. Happy football watching! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your platform of cho...
Nov 17, 2023•39 min
Following several close wins in the last month, the Tulane Green Wave were bumped back a spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss how the Green Wave have fared and what the next couple of weeks look like as they try to get back to a New Years Six game. The guys also discuss how the conference title races are shaking out in the final weeks of the season and some other drama across the G5 last week. Pl...
Nov 16, 2023•38 min
Following the season's second set of rankings from the College Football Playoff Committee, Joe Londergan is joined by frequent guest Eric Henry of 247Sports to break down Tulane's move up to #23 and Air Force's departure from the rankings. Was it significant that the Green Wave barely beat a bad East Carolina team? The two also discuss James Madison's final appeal to the NCAA for bowl eligibility, what's keeping Liberty out of the rankings, and Eric's admiration for Joe's hair. Then, it's time t...
Nov 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 27
With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the Toledo Rockets and the Miami Redhawks lead their respective divisions in the Mid-American Conference. Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated chatted with an expert on each team to paint the best picture of what's to come. First, Kyle Rowland of the Toledo Blade discusses what the defending champion Rockets' greatest strengths are and what could potentially trip them up. Then, Jack Schmelzinger of The Miami Student discusses how the Redhawks...
Nov 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 26
After the reveal of the first College Football Playoff Top 25 of the season, Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated and Eric Henry of 247Sports discuss their reactions. The Tulane Green Wave are the top-ranked G5 team at #24 while the undefeated Air Force Falcons just cracked the list at #25. Does that ranking make sense? The guys also dive into some other Halloween goods and goodies, including Eric's maiden voyage to The Cheesecake Factory, Joe's visit to Athens for the Battle of the Bricks, and w...
Nov 01, 2023•48 min•Ep. 25
A historically independent program, Army will join a conference for the second time beginning in 2024. The Black Knights were members of Conference USA from 1998 to 2004 with largely negative results. However, West Point AD Mike Buddie is convinced this will be an entirely different situation based on how much the football program has grown in the last two decades. Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated offers insights from the last week, including a quick conversation with Buddie, who addressed th...
Oct 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 23
Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated chats with Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss the Week 8 results and preview the most intriguing matchups of Week 9 in the Group of Five. The guys also take a moment to discuss whether either of the other two service academies can slow down Air Force in the race for the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. Then, it's time to dive into what looks like a completely wide open Sun Belt title race. Texas State and Troy's matchup, along with the the battle for Georgia supre...
Oct 24, 2023•39 min•Ep. 23
This week, Joe Londergan of Sports Illustrated chats with CBS Sports college football analyst Robert Turbin. Turbin's playing career exploits were many, including a storied career as a running back at Utah State that earned him a spot in the school's hall of fame. Turbin was the WAC offensive player of the year in 2011 and went on to a successful run in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl with Seattle in 2014. Joe also chats with regular guest Eric Henry of 247Sports about the upcoming Battle of the B...
Oct 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 22
The 2023 football season has brought CUSA a new chance to be in the national spotlight with the addition of regular midweek games. In general, the first half of the season has produced some results we expected, and some that have taken us by surprise. Joe Londergan is joined for this episode by Eric Henry (247Sports), Kevin Barral (SI) and Emily Austen (Liberty University) to discuss their perspectives on what's happened in the league up to this point. Happy football watching! Don't forget to su...
Oct 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 21
Week 6 arguably may have been the most entertaining of the season, in terms of G5 action. Wyoming knocking off a ranked Fresno State team headlined things, but stunners from UConn, Louisiana, and more made things even crazier. Despite the upsets and wild moments, no Group of Five teams are ranked heading into Week 7. Joe Londergan of SI and Eric Henry of 247Sports discuss that, plus their biggest disappointments and pleasant surprises now that most teams have reached their midway point. Then, as...
Oct 11, 2023•40 min•Ep. 20
As the starting quarterback of the Boise State Broncos, Kellen Moore won 50 games and lost only three. Somehow, he isn't in the College Football Hall of Fame yet, but he is the current offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. He took time during his bye week to discuss a few Broncos related topics. Also, Marshall sports reporter for Huntington's Herald-Dispatch Luke Creasy discusses the Herd's undefeated season to date and the walking quote that is their head coach, Charles Huff. Happy...
Oct 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 19
We've got five undefeated G5 teams left, but one isn't eligible for postseason play. What a world. Meanwhile, the Marshall Thundering Herd are still undefeated, but could they soon be losing their head coach to a Big Ten job? Time to wildly speculate! Plus, Bowling Green made some huge plays to beat an ACC team for the first time ever, and Boise State continued to frustrate in loss to a Memphis team we should all be paying more attention to. Happy football watching! Don't forget to subscribe and...
Oct 02, 2023•54 min•Ep. 18
Fresno State are undefeated and ranked in the top 25. Air Force are also undefeated and running the ball better than just about anybody in the country. The Mountain West's on-field product is a lot of fun at the moment. Meanwhile, off the field, the conference could be something of a College Football trail blazer in a unique merger with the remaining Pac-12 schools that would see a relegation model take shape, reminiscent of European soccer. To break it all down, Joe Londergan talks with Jeremy ...
Sep 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 17
Ranked Fresno State! Plus, we should start taking Georgia State just a bit more seriously. Also, it stinks that James Madison isn't eligible for the postseason, because they might just be the best team in the G5 right now. Happy football watching! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your platform of choice! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow Joe Londergan on Twitter/X Follow FanNation on Twitter/X...
Sep 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 16
This week in G5 Football, the most likely NY6 candidates are starting to come into focus. We even saw a few rivalry games end in ways that they haven't in decades. That calls for some pop culture reminiscing. Joe Londergan and Eric Henry also have some thoughts to get out there but some of the more notable instances in recent weeks about coaches who are making headlines for the wrong reasons. Then to end things on a happier note, in celebration of the App State-Wyoming showdown this week, Joe qu...
Sep 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 15
It's been a crazy week. Let's get back into the swing of things by discussing the exciting performance of Seth Henigan, Blake Watson, and the Memphis Tigers who gave us an exciting weeknight matchup with Navy. Then, we take a look at what Oregon State and Washington State's future looks like as potential additions to the AAC or the Mountain West. Will we get a speedy resolution to that? Not likely. Happy football watching! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow Joe Londergan on Twitte...
Sep 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 14
On the first episode of the week, Joe Londergan and Eric Henry take a closer look at how UTSA picked up their first win of the year when they hosted Texas State. Longtime friends GJ Kinne and Jeff Traylor treated us all to a show. There was plenty of other action from this week that we need to chat through as well, including a member of the Helton family whose name isn't Tyson or Clay. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! Follow us on Instagram Follow ...
Sep 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 13
In the Bobcats dramatic season opener, their new-look offense was on display. That led to huge win over Baylor. Receiver Joey Hobert, who made a viral one-handed catch in a critical juncture, joins today's episode to talk about his play and how San Marcos has become his new home. Then, Joe and Eric talk about the newly reshaped AAC, the possible addition of Army, and the most intriguing contests on the calendar this week. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow Joe Londergan on Twitter...
Sep 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 12
It was a wild Week One, guys. Texas State won their first game over a Power Five opponent over the weekend. It was also GJ Kinne's first game as an FBS coach. There's so much to break down about that game, we had to bring in a guest. Keff Ciardello of the Austin American-Statesman joins to share his extensive insight on the Bobcats. Joe also heard from GJ Kinne about the win and their upcoming matchup with UTSA. Additionally, Joe learned a little about ODU coach Ricky Rahne's taste in video game...
Sep 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 11
As August ends and September begins, it marks the anniversary of one of the greatest upsets in the history of college football. We're of course referring to Appalachian State's 2007 win at Michigan. Joe Londergan and Eric Henry reflect on the impact of that game before getting into the importance of the week ahead. Could we see multiple upsets from this weekend's G5 slate? Then, the guys take a step back to Week Zero and discuss what you should watch for in terms of future ramifications. Happy f...
Aug 31, 2023•44 min•Ep. 10
Welcome to week 1! Week Zero provided plenty of exciting games. Unfortunately, Joe was in Ireland watching Navy's game with one of today's guests: AAC and service academy football expert Emily Van Buskirk. The two battled some technical difficulties on the Emerald Isle to bring some reaction to the Mids' 42-3 loss to Notre Dame. Then, Eric Henry of 247Sports joins alongside another old friend of his and Joe's: Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer. Hunter brings some observations about one of ...
Aug 30, 2023•52 min•Ep. 9
As the college football season gets underway, Joe Londergan is joined by several guests to preview a pair of programs at important junctures. First, Liberty Flames reporter Emily Austen joins to discuss key storylines for LU's first season in CUSA. Then, Joe is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports and their old friend Jared Kalmus, of Alamo Audible, to discuss the UTSA Roadrunners and their first season in the American Athletic Conference. Happy football watching! Follow us on Instagram Follow us o...
Aug 25, 2023•49 min•Ep. 8
This week, Joe is joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports and Steven Hamner, host of the podcast QB Spotlight, to do what he does best: talk quarterbacks. Hamner discusses what to expect from the guys in the pocket in week zero, as well as his top five quarterbacks to watch in the G5 this season. Hamner also gives us the best G5 quarterback he's ever seen and the answer may surprise you. Happy football watching! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow Joe Londergan on Twitter/X Follow Athlon...
Aug 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 7
