Justin Michael starts the podcast by diving into Wednesday’s late-night road win over UNLV and what’s working for CSU men’s basketball in this four-game winning streak. Justin then plays his interview with Colorado State head coach Ali Farokhmanesh, who gives some insight into what’s clicking for the Rams, what he’s learned in his first year on the job and more. Finally, Justin gives an updated Mountain West power ranking and sets the scene for the Orange Out against San Diego State.

Intro - 0:00

CSU sweeps UNLV - 2:50

Key Stats - 19:06

Ali Farokhmanesh Interview - 21:00

Post interview thoughts - 47:00

Power Rankings - 51:00

CSU-SDSU Preview - 55:20

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Justin Michael talks about Sacramento State making the jump from the FCS to the FBS and why it’s an interesting gamble. He then gets into Saturday’s big comeback win over Wyoming and why this week will be a big test for Colorado State men’s basketball. He talks about the Utah-State Memphis dilemma and gives an updated Mountain West Power Ranking as we approach the final stretch of the regular season. Finally, Justin answers questions from the Toyota Chat & more.

Intro - 0:00

Best & Worst of the week - 1:30

Sacramento State to the MAC - 3:30

Wyoming Takeaways - 17:00

UNLV - 48:40

Power rankings - 51:10

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Justin Michael plays Friday's interview with Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Kevin gives his thoughts on the recently released 2026 Pac-12 schedule before talking about what stood out the most from his interview with Jim Mora.

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Justin Michael begins the show by talking about Colorado State moving on from the State Pride theme and why he actually supports the controversial decision. He also reacts to the 2026 Pac-12 schedule which was released on Wednesday night and gives his instant reactions to how things lined up for the Rams. Justin then plays his interview with Kevin Lytle, who reacts to the schedule, talks about his discussion with Jim Mora and more. Finally, Justin sets the scene for Saturday’s game against Wyoming.

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CSU is moving on from the State Pride theme - 4:25

2026 CSU Football Schedule - 17:50

Kevin Lytle Interview - 33:30

Wyoming Preview - 1:04:00

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Justin Michael starts the show by talking about the Mountain West taking a big swing with the addition of North Dakota State. He lays out why he likes the move for the league and gives some thoughts on what comes next for the Pac-12 in the arms race that is conference realignment. Finally, Justin talks about a much-needed win over San Jose State for CSU men’s basketball and gives some Super Bowl 60 takeaways.

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Welcome in - 1:00

North Dakota State to the Mountain West - 4:00

Can CSU Hoops turn a corner? - 40:58

MW Power Ranking - 49:50

Super Bowl Takeaways –59:45

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Justin Michael talks about GCU trying to sign former NBA player Amari Bailey and why he’s getting closer to a breaking point with the nonsense in college basketball. Justin then talks about Jay Norvell returning to Iowa and why the move makes sense for the former CSU Football coach. Finally, Justin talks about what we learned from recent Jim Mora interviews, plays clips from Super Bowl Radio Row and sets the scene for Saturday’s basketball game against San Jose State.

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3:10 - We're playing too may games

5:30 - GCU trying to sign former NBA player

10:20 - Next Level Rams

12:55 - Jay Norvell to Iowa

19:10 - What we've learned about Jim Mora

39:10 - Tory Horton interview

43:00 - Super Bowl preview & takeaways from Tory Horton

50:30 - CSU-SJSU Preview

59:00 - X-factor

1:01:00 - The Winter Olympics

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Justin Michael starts the show by talking about the significance of Klint Kubiak becoming an NFL head coach and the positive impact that it could have for the perception of CSU Football. Justin then gets into some questions about the football program going into the Pac-12 era and why Jim Mora capitalizing on this moment has never been more pressing. Finally, Justin talks about a disappointing showing from CSU men’s basketball in a 68-57 loss to Wyoming.

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Welcome in! - 1:00

Kubiak lands Raiders job - 8:30

Revisiting Pac-12 Commentary - 20:00

Big Picture Questions we have about CSU Football - 25:21

Hoops takeaways - 53:45

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Justin Michael talks about the roster for CSU Football now that it’s official. He also talks about some of the decisions the Pac-12 administration will have to figure out before the season, why he support Darius Curry’s decision to return and more.

Intro: 0:00

Rams in the combine and Klint Kubiak's decision: 2:14

12th game for the Pac-12: 8:51

Pac-12 Denver Bowl game: 20:31

The construction of the team: 28:20

Players staying: 32:50

Top transfers excited for: 44:40

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