College Sports Now

The Varsity Podcast Network

4.1 (163)
FOOTBALL
UPDATED DAILY

A podcast for college sports fans by college sports fans. Stephen Hartzell hosts along with the rotating cast of Roddy Jones, Wayne Cook, and Michael Felder as they provide analysis of all the latest news and developments in the world of college athletics. Follow College Sports Now on Twitter @CSNowTweets!

1D AGO

CSNdy - Evan Miya on how we got here (and where we're going)

If you don't know who Evan Miyakawa is, you're doing college basketball wrong. Evan bring his data and analytics that you can see at EvanMiya.com to the Final Four stage, including game projections for Saturday, how small the margins are for Illinois/UConn, and a breakout player who could make a name for himself under the bright lights this weekend. We all get smarter when Dr. Miya is in the house, so let's get ready to learn! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 min
1D AGO

CSNdy - Michigan's Brian Boesch on getting to the pinnacle

Dusty May has said all year - even after big wins - that Michigan hoops is not yet at the pinnacle. Well, for this weekend, they've arrived at the site of the pinnacle, but there's still business to tend to. We chat with the basketball Voice of the Wolverines, Brian Boesch, about the 2-year build that Coach May has been leading in Ann Arbor, and what makes this team so good at every position. They're the title favorites for a reason, folks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 min
1D AGO

CSNdy - Arizona's Brian Jeffries talks 'Cats

We're breaking down Arizona basketball with the longtime Voice of the 'Cats, Brian Jeffries. With the breaking news earlier in the day that Tommy Lloyd has signed an extension to stay in Tucson, to the similarities with this year's team and the title-winning squad from '97, we talk 'Zona hoops with a man who has seen it all at U of A. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 min
1D AGO

CSNdy - John Fanta talks Final Four and headrubs

We were lucky enough to nail down NBC Sports' John Fanta to talk Final Four with us, and he did not disappoint. What does Fanta think of this UConn program that's sniffing around - again - for a national championship? And will Saturday night's Zona/Michigan game live up the hype? Can't-miss stuff from a certified ball-knower See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 min
1D AGO

CSNdy - Illinois' Brian Barnhart on '05 vs '26

The radio voice of the Fighting Illini Brian Barnhart stops by to talk about Illinois' run to the Final Four. The Brad Underwood trajectory, the international flavor from this Illini roster, and the rise of Keaton Wagler, and what it's going to take to take down UConn on Saturday night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 min
1D AGO

CSNdy - Westwood One's Nick Bahe breaks down the Final Four

Nick Bahe is handling Westwood One's pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage for the Final Four - and he joins Stephen Hartzell from right outside Lucas Oil Stadium to break down the doubleheader coming our way on Saturday. Our first of many interviews coming from Indianapolis as part of our CSN 'Live from the Final Four' Presented by Varsity Network See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 min
4D AGO

Dugouts Dumbbells and Dingers - Maxx Yehl, West Virginia - April 1, 2026

Maxx Yehl, Saturday starter for the West Virginia Mountaineers, joins David Kahn on Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers following WVU's ranked road series win at Arizona State. The pair discuss Maxx's recovery from Tommy John surgery, his love of the state of West Virginia, the togetherness of this Mountaineer team and how Steve Sabins, Justin Oney and Christopher Reilly have shaped him into the pitcher he is today. Plus, he reveals an all-time story about Randy Mazey that may never have been shared publicly before! Dugouts, Dumbbells and Dingers is sponsored by Homefield Apparel. They provide quality, thoughtful apparel for more than 190 colleges and universities across the coutry. Be sure to visit homefieldapparel.com for the best college baseball team gear you can find, including for the West Virginia Mountaineers! Also, be sure to check out their Campus Court Collectiont, featuring Luxe Hoodies and Retro Mesh Shorts for 30+ schools, as well as the John Wooden Collection and Shooting Shirts! 3D is also in partnership with Backyard Baseball Bros, the creators of the Borgoball. Check out backyardbaseballbros.com for the various editions of the Borgoball on sale now! They've also got softballs available for sale, and their newest products, the BORGOBAT and BorgoZONE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 min
5D AGO

It was always going to end this way | Gauer Hour

For 95% of the year there were four elite teams, and here they are in Phoenix. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce recap everything from regional weekend - the games, putting bows on teams whose seasons came to an end, the rims, the two-host setup - quickly hit on some portal/coaching stuff, then preview what is shaping up to be a Final Four for the ages with UConn vs. South Carolina and UCLA vs. Texas on Friday night. (Times are estimates based on podcast player ads) 3:40 - Sacramento 4 recap 21:42 - Fort Worth 3 recap 35:39 - Fort Worth 1 recap 54:50 - Sacramento 2 recap 1:09:57 - Final Four preview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Breathing

08/17/2025

chitownsmomer

Dude stop breathing so heavy in the mic. You didn’t last year. Get it together bro
Conference tourney tease

Mar 13

BDischy

Love the podcast and have to give you guys 5 stars cause you guys rock and I enjoy all the college hoops content you provide. One little note is the podcast that say March 13 release and gets me stoked for my drive into work at 430am is in fact the same podcast as Monday March 9 and just a conf tourney tease!
#1 College Hoops Pod

Feb 24

ILLbrax

This is the go to college hoops pod. Norlander kills it every year. Love how much you care about the sport and it shows in your work. Gave it the #1 nod due to Hartzell vs GP aspect. I won’t tweet that though, don’t want GP in my replies. Keep up the good work fellas.
Jeff Green Traveled

Feb 21

Joseph 9362

Reminder that Vandy was a top 5 program in the SEC before Bryce Drew & Jerry Stackhouse killed the program. #JeffGreenTraveled #NateAmentTraveled

A podcast for college sports fans by college sports fans. Stephen Hartzell hosts along with the rotating cast of Roddy Jones, Wayne Cook, and Michael Felder as they provide analysis of all the latest news and developments in the world of college athletics. Follow College Sports Now on Twitter @CSNowTweets!