In the Trenches: A&M–Texarkana’s HC search, RRCU Stadium, Division II jump

Candidate lanes: builder’s blueprint, D-II leadership, recruiting energy

Three start-up rules: borrow success, dominate local recruiting, timeline discipline

Guest: ACU HC Keith Patterson on sustaining standards, Tarleton scouting, and why a sellout matters

War Map (24-hour clock): ETBU–UMHB; Navarro–Tyler; NEO–Trinity Valley; Alabama State–PVAMU; Lamar–UIW; Tarleton–ACU; UTRGV–SFA; Texas Lutheran–McMurry; Angelo State–Central Washington

In The Trenches: Top 5 Texas Non-FBS Stadiums + Bucket List

Gridiron Briefing Room: Playoff Contenders Across Every Level

Weekend War Map: Key Matchups and Kickoff Times (Week 9)

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Host: Cory Hogue (@CoryHogueSports)

Guest: Michael Landers, Navarro College Executive Director of Student Services and Athletics, and 2024-25 NJCAA Athletic Director of the Year

Topics Covered:

How SWJCFC realignment unfolded behind the scenes

Why NEO left and Snow College joined

Out-of-state player limits and the transfer portal’s effect on JUCO football

The reality of limited resources at the JUCO level

A personal look at the Landers family’s success in athletics

This week’s Weekend War Map — from Cisco to Cedar City

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