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Mountain West & PAC 12 Agree to Settlement! Details, dates, & prediction$! Spring Football Preview: MVP, X-Factor, & Breakout picks for all 12 teams!
May 19, 2026
26m 10s
Transfer Spotlight Special Part TWO! Top 12 Forwards/Big Men entering the MW/PAC! Complete scouting reports, projections, & more! HP's Highest Rated Transfer EVER!
May 12, 2026
21m 45s
Transfer Spotlight Special Part One! Top 12 Guards entering the MW/PAC! Scouting reports, projections, bios, & more!
May 5, 2026
17m 50s
Three Mountain West Players Selected in NFL Draft! Chris Johnson goes in the 1st Round! Top UDFA from All 12 Teams! Overall MW draft trends!
Apr 28, 2026
20m 30s
3rd Annual NFL Draft Special! Top 5 Mountain West Prospects! Each Team's Best Eligible Player! Complete w/ scouting, landing spots, & more!
Apr 21, 2026
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| 5/19/26 | ![]() Mountain West & PAC 12 Agree to Settlement! Details, dates, & prediction$! Spring Football Preview: MVP, X-Factor, & Breakout picks for all 12 teams! | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We have breaking news for you all, as the Mountain West and PAC 12 have officially reached a settlement in their legal battle over exit fees. There aren't a ton of details out on the specifics yet, but I’ll give you everything we have as well as my thoughts and predictions for the amount paid to the Mountain West conference. After that, we’ll get into the meat of the episode, which will be each football team’s MVP, X Factor, and top breakout candidate, with the battles on the gridiron only being a few months away! Lots of fun stuff this week, let’s dive in!Show Notes:Mountain West & PAC 12 agree to settlement terms: What we know, key dates to watch, & predicted realignment feesSpring Football Preview: All 12 Teams MVP, X Factor, and Top Breakout candidate for 2026Air Force: MVP: JR QB Liam SzarkaBoise State: X-Factor: SR QB Maddux MadsenColorado State: Top Breakout: SO TE Pearce Spurlin III (Georgia)Fresno State: Top Breakout: JR WR Jahlil McClainHawaii: X-Factor: SR WR Pofele AshlockNevada: X-Factor: SR RB Ky WoodsNew Mexico: Top Breakout: SO TE Cade KeithSan Diego State: X-Factor: SR QB Jayden DenegalSan Jose State: Top Breakout: JR DT Jayland McGlothern (Sacramento State, FCS)UNLV: MVP: SR RB Jai'Den "Jet" ThomasUtah State: MVP: SR S Brevin HamblinWyoming: X-Factor: SO RB Samuel "Tote" HarrisThat is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you so much for listening! Fingers crossed that we'll have more settlement details next week! Make sure to follow me on Twitter at JackTalksCFB and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! Also, check out the brand new transfer portal tracker, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Thank you again for listening! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain! | 26m 10s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Transfer Spotlight Special Part TWO! Top 12 Forwards/Big Men entering the MW/PAC! Complete scouting reports, projections, & more! HP's Highest Rated Transfer EVER! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak Podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! Last week, we went over the top 12 incoming transfer guards entering the Mountain West and PAC 12, and this time around, we’re talking about the forwards and big men. Like part one, this episode will have players coming from everywhere, from JUCO journeyman to Top 10 recruits. I’ve picked out the twelve best of the bunch, complete with scouting reports, bios, and analysis, and we’re working backwards so make sure to stay until the end to find out who my highest graded transfer ever is! No time to waste, let’s dive right into our second top twelve transfers list!Player breakdown by conference:ACC: 2Big West: 2Big Sky: 2SEC: 1Big 12: 1WCC: 1SWAC: 1OVC: 1Southland: 1That is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you so much for listening! Hopefully, you feel like this series is getting you up to speed on the always shifting rosters of college basketball! Make sure to follow me on Twitter at JackTalksCFB and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! Also, check out the brand new transfer portal tracker, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Thank you again for listening! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain! | 21m 45s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Transfer Spotlight Special Part One! Top 12 Guards entering the MW/PAC! Scouting reports, projections, bios, & more! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! It’s finally time to do a deep dive into the 2026 college basketball transfer portal cycle for the Mountain West and PAC 12! With close to 100 new players joining the ranks, I’ve sorted through the names to find the very best that will be joining your favorite team next season. This is part one, featuring the point guards and shooting guards, and next week will be the second part on the forwards and big men. This week, you’ll learn about the twelve best guards entering the fold, with every kind of journey being represented. From former 5 stars to D3 transfers, head coaches discover talent anywhere and everywhere, and this episode will prove that without a doubt. No time to waste, let’s dive into the top twelve transfer guards entering the conferences in 2026.Player Breakdown by Conference:MAAC: 2Big 12: 1Summit League: 1MAC: 1WCC: 1AAC: 1Patriot League: 1SoCon: 1ASUN: 1MVC: 1SEC: 1That is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you so much for listening! Hopefully, you feel like this series is getting you up to speed on the always shifting rosters of college basketball! Make sure to follow me on Twitter at JackTalksCFB and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! Also, check out the brand new transfer portal tracker, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Thank you again for listening, get ready for part two next week on the top basketball forwards and big men entering the conferences! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain! | 17m 50s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Three Mountain West Players Selected in NFL Draft! Chris Johnson goes in the 1st Round! Top UDFA from All 12 Teams! Overall MW draft trends! | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak Podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and we have lots of Mountain West players officially starting their professional journeys. We’ll start by going over the three alumni who heard their names called during the event, including San Diego State’s Chris Johnson going 27th overall to the Dolphins, along with the two North Dakota State players that were picked. Then, we’ll talk about some overall trends regarding the Mountain West in the NFL Draft, and how I expect those numbers to move in the years ahead. Finally, we’ll end the show by spotlighting some players that are starting their NFL dreams as undrafted free agents, going through one player from each team. Lots of fun stuff to talk about this week, let’s dive right in!Show Notes:Rundown on players draftedCB Chris Johnson, San Diego State (R1-P27, Miami Dolphins)OL Kage Casey, Boise State (R4-P111, Denver Broncos)WR Bryce Lance, North Dakota State (R4-P136, New Orleans Saints)QB Cole Payton, North Dakota State (R5-P178, Philadelphia Eagles)DE Keyshawn James-Newby, New Mexico (R7-P252, Philadelphia Eagles)2026 NFL Draft trends for the Mountain WestEach Team's top UDFA/Mini Camp InviteThat is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you so much for listening! Congratulations to all of the phenomenal athletes that got to realize their dreams this past week, hopefully this is just the start of an incredible career at the next level! Make sure to follow me on Twitter at JackTalksCFB and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! Also, check out the brand new transfer portal tracker, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Thank you again for listening, get ready for a special episode next week on the top basketball transfers entering the conferences! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain! | 20m 30s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | ![]() 3rd Annual NFL Draft Special! Top 5 Mountain West Prospects! Each Team's Best Eligible Player! Complete w/ scouting, landing spots, & more! | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! It’s that time of year again, this is the 3rd annual NFL draft special! Although the Mountain West won’t have anyone picked in the top 10 like last year with Ashton Jeanty, there are still lots of amazing prospects that we have to talk about. From DPOY Chris Johnson to the Tokyo Toe, Kansei Matsuzawa, we’re going to go through my top five draft prospects from the conference, complete with testing data, stats, and possible landing spots. Then, we’ll go over all 12 teams’ top draft eligible player, along with their draft profile and odds of hearing their names called. No time to waste, let’s dive in!Show Notes:Top Five Mountain West NFL Draft prospectsChris Johnson, CB, San Diego State???John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming??????All 12 MW team's top draft eligible playerAir Force: Payton Zdroik, DTBoise State: ???Colorado State: ???Fresno State: Al'Zillion Hamilton, CBHawaii: Kansei Matsuzawa, KickerNevada: ???New Mexico: Keyshawn James-Newby, DESan Diego State: ???San Jose State: ???UNLV: ???Utah State: Ike Larsen, SafetyWyoming: ???That is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you so much for listening! I know we skipped the transfer portal talk for a week, to catch up on the latest there, make sure to follow me on Twitter at JackTalksCFB and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! Also, check out the brand new transfer portal tracker, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Thank you again for listening, enjoy the draft and keep your fingers crossed for all of our conference alumni hoping to realize their dreams! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain! | 17m 51s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Portal CHAOS continues! Tons of commitments, UNM star Jake Hall enters! Way-too-early QB Power Rankings for 2026! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak Podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We’re getting into the thick of the offseason now, with movement in basketball’s transfer portal happening constantly and football’s spring camps coming to a close. First off, we’ll get you caught up on the latest portal news, with some massive commitments and entries that you have to hear about, and then we’ll switch over to the gridiron! It’s been too long since we’ve talked football on here, so to start us off, we’ll go over my current starting quarterback power rankings, complete with projections and backstory for why certain players have the edge over others. Fun episode this week, let’s dive right in!Show Notes:Transfer Portal Update: UNM star Jake Hall enters, plenty of P4 commitments, & trouble brewing in San DiegoWay-too-early QB Power Rankings:??????UNLV SR Jackson Arnold (Auburn)??????San Jose State SR Luke Weaver (Hawaii)??????San Diego State SR Jayden Denegal??????Nevada JR Luke Duncan (UCLA) OR SO Carter JonesWay-too-early QB Power Rankings: North Dakota State vs. UTEP; Oregon State vs. Texas State vs. Washington StateThat is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak Podcast, thank you so much for listening! With transfer portal season back in full swing, make sure to follow me on Twitter @JackTalksCFB and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Also, check out the brand new transfer portal tracker, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! Thank you again for listening, being able to do this every week is a dream come true! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain! | 23m 00s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Transfer Portal Madness Begins! Every Team's Portal Report w/ Transfers, Retentions, & 2027 Outlook! Several MASSIVE Resignings! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak Podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! Transfer portal season is back, with the gates officially opening on the day this releases! Obviously, we all know there’s been lots of movement already, so we’re spending this week going over every team’s offseason outlook and goals! I’ll tell you each team’s biggest portal losses, most important retentions, and how I feel about their roster going into 2027. Fun episode this week, let’s dive in!Quick plug: The transfer portal tracker is officially live! Complete with all 77 players currently in the portal from the Mountain West and PAC 12, this is the best resource for fans to see who’s leaving and who’s staying from their favorite team, as well as their rivals. Check it out whenever you can, as it’s updated daily whenever news drops.Show Notes:Opinion: Transfer Portal = College Basketball Free Agency (and how to deal with it as a fan)Portal Report for all 11 '25-'26 Mountain West teams (Air Force not included)Most impactful retentions/departuresOutlook for 2027 roster, key players to watchThat is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak Podcast, thank you so much for listening! With transfer portal season back in full swing, make sure to follow me on Twitter @JackTalksCFB and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Also, check out the brand new transfer portal tracker, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! Thank you again for listening, being able to do this every week is a dream come true! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain! | 17m 46s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | ![]() Utah State hires Ben Jacobson from Northern Iowa! Resumé, Accomplishments, Effect on Retention, & Reaction! MAJOR stars enter the transfer portal, who's leaving town? | Welcome back everyone to the Hike's Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! The offseason has already kicked into high gear, with Utah State moving quickly to hire their next head coach in Ben Jacobson from Northern Iowa. Not exactly a household name, but I’ll walk you through his resume and tell you why I think he’s the right man to lead the Aggies into the future, as well as how his hiring affects their chances of retaining their star players. The portal is also heating up, with seven different award winners announcing their intentions to transfer. We’ll talk about who all of those guys are, where they could potentially be heading, and how college sports continues to evolve, or devolve. No time to waste here, let’s dive in!Show Notes:Utah State hires Ben Jacobson from Northern IowaHow Jacobson turned the Panthers into a mid-major forcePros & Cons of the hire, plus buyout numbers (SHOCKING)!Overall opinionTransfer Portal Madness begins!Six All-Mountain West members / award winners already in the portalBios, accomplishments, landing spots for each playerAll-Mountain West departures: By the NumbersDiagnosis of the current college sports landscape (tampering, lack of penalties, etc.)If you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CBB Transfer Tracker will be releasing this week, so look out for that always-updating list! Also, check out my first ever YouTube video, diving into Boise State's 2026 transfer class if you haven't already! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the entire offseason marathon!Quick note: I've been a little under the weather the past few days, so I don’t have a preview for New Mexico’s NIT semifinal against Tulsa, but that will be on Thursday at 5 PM, and if they win that they’ll advance to the finals on Sunday at 6 PM. I’m rooting for Eric Olen, Jake Hall and the boys to become the first Mountain West team to reach the NIT final, but apologies to Lobo fans for not having an in-depth breakdown for you here. Don't worry, we'll break their performance down next week! | 12m 03s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Jerrod Calhoun leaves Utah State for Cincinnati! Aggies go on a March Madness run, but what now? Candidates, Players to Monitor, Fallout, & more! Plus NIT Update! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! What an insane week it has been for Utah State fans, as you can imagine, we have a lot of Aggie talk ahead of us. Starting with the good in Utah State’s run in the Big Dance, we’ll break down the Aggies hard-fought Round of 64 win over Villanova, and then we’ll go over their admirable effort against one seed Arizona that did ultimately fall short. After talking about all the madness that March brought to Logan, we’ll switch gears to the other shoe that dropped, which was head coach Jerrod Calhoun officially taking the Cincinnati job. Lots to go over there as well, from candidates to watch, top players at risk of jumping into the portal, the Aggies coaching curse continuing, and my thoughts on the awkward timing of this whole situation. To end the show, we’ll recap how the Mountain West has been doing in the NIT, with two teams still standing as the quarterfinals get underway. Big time show this week, let’s dive in!Show Notes:Utah State outlasts Villanova in Round of 64, Jerrod Calhoun secures first NCAAT winAggies give one seed Arizona a scare, but ultimately fall shortJerrod Calhoun officially leaving for CincinnatiThoughts on the awkward timingHead Coach Curse Continues in LoganTop Replacement Candidates to look forAggie's most important players to retainNIT Recap: Two Mountain West teams reach the quarterfinalsIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates (North Dakota State is now included!). Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Additionally, check out my first ever YouTube video, diving into Boise State's 2026 transfer class! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the entire offseason marathon! | 13m 48s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Utah State takes the MW tournament, shafted on NCAA Tournament seeding! Five MW teams in NIT, three others decline! Preview/Prediction for Aggies March Madness matchup w/ Villanova! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! Well, we’ve been discussing the scenario for the past month now, and it officially happened. Top seed Utah State ran the table in Vegas to claim the Mountain West tournament crown, which ultimately doomed the conference to just one bid into March Madness. We’ll break down what was an insanely fun conference tournament, which led into a frustrating Selection Sunday across the board. After going over the Aggie’s seeding and place in the bracket, we’ll go over what the rest of the Mountain West is doing in the postseason, with some heading to the NIT and others heading home for the year. Of course, to end the show, I’ll give you a complete analysis of Utah State’s matchup with Villanova, finishing things off with my official prediction. No time to waste, let’s dive right in!Show notes:Mountain West Tournament, Selection Sunday RecapWas Utah State's seed in the Big Dance disrespectful? HC Jerrod Calhoun thought so.Three MW teams decline postseason invites, five competing in the NIT (dates/times/opponents included!)Preview/prediction for #9 Utah State vs #8 Villanova, Aggies' keys to victory, Wildcats top players, etc.If you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates (North Dakota State is now included!). Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Additionally, check out my first ever YouTube video, diving into Boise State's 2026 transfer class! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 14m 06s | ||||||
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| 3/10/26 | ![]() Mountain West Tourney Time! Utah State wins regular season title! Resume, Path to Championship for all 12 teams! Predictions for each tournament game + champion! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! Like always in the Mountain West, the final week of the regular season was crazy, but when the dust settled, Utah State emerged as the undisputed champions. With that squared away, everyone’s attentions now shift to the conference tournament in Las Vegas, where one guaranteed spot in March Madness awaits. We’re going to go over how all 12 teams are doing as they enter this do-or-die week, complete with their path to the championship game. Once we’ve gone over that, I’ll tell you guys my official bracket for the tournament, complete with everything you need to know. No time to waste, let’s dive right in!Show notes:Utah State takes the regular season titleOutlook for all 12 teams entering MW Tournament (includes path to title game)Predictions for each game + predicted championIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates (North Dakota State is now included!). Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Additionally, check out my first ever YouTube video, diving into Boise State's 2026 transfer class! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 16m 19s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Regular Season Title UP FOR GRABS! All Title Race scenarios explained + predicted champion, March Madness projections, Mountain West Tourney Dark Horses, & more! | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We’re finally switching over to basketball, as Mountain West play is kicking into high gear. It’s been a few weeks since we last discussed the contenders that were emerging, so let’s now go over who’s hot and who’s not? Some teams, like Utah State, are off to historically fast starts, while others, like Boise State, are about to hit the panic button. I’ve identified the three hottest squads in the conference, as well as three that have trouble brewing under the surface, complete with all the information you’ll need if you’re just catching up with Mountain West basketball now. No time to waste hikers, let’s dive right in!Show Notes:Breaking down the race for the Regular Season title (all scenarios EXPLAINED!)March Madness odds/resume for Utah State, New Mexico, San Diego StateDark Horses to watch out for in the Mountain West TournamentPredicted Regular Season Champion(s)If you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates (North Dakota State is now included!). Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Additionally, check out my first ever YouTube video, diving into Boise State's 2026 transfer class! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 12m 00s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() INSANE week of hoops put Mountain West in danger of being a "one-bid league"! Who's March Madness hopes are on life support? PLUS Update on Air Force & Joe Scott! | Welcome back, everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! This past week of Mountain West basketball has to be the most unexpected and consequential of the year. We had a bunch of upsets, photo finishes, and after the dust settled, the conference has punched itself into the danger zone. Find out in this episode how the last few days of chaos on the court has put the Mountain West in danger of being a one-bid league for the first time in almost a decade. After we go through all of those twists and turns, we’ll run through the top five teams in the standings to talk about their final four games and what’s still at stake for them. Let’s dive in, shall we?Show notes:Before the week: 2 teams safely in the field, 3 teams on the bubbleTuesday: Grand Canyon completes sweep of San Diego State, Nevada's resume collapses after loss to San Jose StateSaturday: Nevada STUNS Utah State, Grand Canyon AND San Diego State loseAftermath: Who's still in the at-large hunt? Can the Wolf Pack, Aztecs, and Lopes recover in time for March? (complete w/ Top 5 Teams last four games + what's at stake)If you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates (North Dakota State is now included!). Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 12m 45s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | ![]() Sacramento St. joins the MAC?! What the move REALLY means for the Mountain West? CBB Resume Recap for all 12 teams! Who's going dancing? Who's staying home? | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! One week after the Mountain West announced the addition of North Dakota State, the conference realignment dominoes continued to fall with Sacramento State joining the MAC? We’re going to break that move down, but mainly we’ll focus on why the Mountain West didn’t go after the Hornets, and what these last two weeks tell us about the future of the conference. After that, we’ll dive back into basketball talk, and with only three weeks left in the regular season, we’re going over every team’s resume to this point, complete with their chances of making it to March Madness. Fun episode this week, let’s dive in!Show notes:Sacramento State joins the MAC: Financials, Precedent of Pay to Move Up, & moreCBB Resume Recap for all 12 teamsCream of the Crop: Utah State, San Diego StateMarch Madness Bubble: New Mexico, Nevada, Grand CanyonDon't count them out: UNLV, Boise State, Colorado StateNot their year: Fresno State, WyomingReally not their year: San Jose State, Air ForceIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates (North Dakota State is now included!). Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 13m 23s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | ![]() North Dakota State joins Mountain West football! How the deal got done, Bison FCS domination, Pros/Cons, future expansion targets for MW, & much more! | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We have to take a quick break from talking basketball, as the Mountain West has officially welcomed their 10th member for the 2026 football season, which is none other than the giant killers themselves North Dakota State! We’ll break down how this agreement came to be, complete with financials and the specifics of when the Bison will be eligible for postseason play, and then we’ll dive into the story of how North Dakota State got so dominant, that the Mountain West had to make them their first ever FCS call-up. It’s a story of stardom, familiar faces, and most importantly, a whole lot of winning, and after giving the program their flowers, we’ll finish the show with the pros and cons of this addition from the conference’s perspective, as well as discussing what this means for the next round of expansion. Massive episode this week, let’s dive right in!Show Notes:How the deal was reached: Financials, transition period, no postseason w/o waiver until 2028North Dakota State: How the Bison took over the FCS for two decadesIntroducing NDSU head coach Tim PolasekPros & Cons of NDSU addition from the Mountain West's perspective (w/ likely targets for next round of expansion)If you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates (North Dakota State will be added later this week). Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 12m 15s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() One Month Sprint to the Title! Aggies bests Aztecs for biggest win yet! Nevada steals OT win from Grand Canyon! Three team tie for 1st Place! Award Race Check-In! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! The race for the regular season title is heating up, with three teams now knotted together in first place! Utah State secured their biggest win of the year against San Diego State, while Nevada pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks of 2026 against Grand Canyon. We’ll break both of those games down, as well as the latest standings and March Madness projections, before ending the show with a rundown of the award races, complete with the players that have my vote with a month left in the season. Fun episode this week, let’s dive in!Show Notes:Utah State gets biggest win of the season vs San Diego State3 teams knotted together at 1st place, 2 teams right behind themMarch Madness projections for Utah State, San Diego State, & New MexicoNevada miraculously beats Grand Canyon in OTAward Race Check-InPlayer of the YearCoach of the YearDefensive Player of the YearFreshman of the YearNewcomer of the Year6th Man of the YearAll-Mountain West 1st TeamIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates. Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 16m 00s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() Top Tier of MW Basketball gets more crowded! Grand Canyon beats Aztecs in controversial ending! Utah State struggles, Lobos outlast Wolf Pack! Revisiting preseason Top Ranked Transfers! | Welcome back, hikers, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! Mountain West basketball continues to deliver constant madness, as we have plenty to go over this week. Grand Canyon continues to roll, handing San Diego State their first in-conference loss in a controversial finish, while Utah State drops a second straight game at home to UNLV and just scrapes by Colorado State. New Mexico also notches another key victory over Nevada, staying undefeated at The Pit. We’ll also take a look back at our top five incoming and outgoing transfers from the preseasons, and see how our highest ranked players have performed so far in 2026. Fun episode this week, let’s dive in!Show Notes:Grand Canyon beats San Diego State in controversial finishUtah State drops second straight to UNLV, scrapes by Colorado StateNew Mexico bests Nevada to stay undefeated at The PitRevisiting the Top 5 Transfers from the preseasonOutgoing: Donovan Dent, Dedan Thomas Jr, Obi Agbim, Nick Davidson, & Nick BoydIncoming: Kimani Hamilton, Deyton Albury, Garry Clark, Jake Heidbreder, & Howie Fleming JrIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates. Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 13m 39s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() Air Force fires Joe Scott! Grand Canyon knocks off Utah State + off-court shenanigans! Aztecs outlast New Mexico! CSU's struggles continue! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We have a wild week of basketball to go over, with there being more chaos off of the court than on it! The most shocking news came from Air Force, who fired head coach Joe Scott for his “treatment of cadet-athletes”. We’ll dive into his tenure in Colorado Springs to try and find out what went wrong, and we’ll then talk about big time wins for San Diego State and Grand Canyon, though the Lopes upset of Utah State wasn’t without its own outside controversy. To end the show, we’ll talk about the coldest team from the last week, who is unfortunately one of the three teams we tagged last episode. Lots of show to get through, let’s dive right in!Show notes:Air Force fires Joe Scott for "treatment of cadet-athletes"Grand Canyon knocks off Utah State, off-court drama included!Aztecs outlast New Mexico, Miles Byrd saves the dayColorado State continues to flounderIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates. Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 10m 36s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() Mountain West Basketball heating up! Who's hot, who's not? 6 teams that are rising fast or sliding down, complete w/ scouting reports & analysis! | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We’re finally switching over to basketball, as Mountain West play is kicking into high gear. It’s been a few weeks since we last discussed the contenders that were emerging, so let’s now go over who’s hot and who’s not? Some teams, like Utah State, are off to historically fast starts, while others, like Boise State, are about to hit the panic button. I’ve identified the three hottest squads in the conference, as well as three that have trouble brewing under the surface, complete with all the information you’ll need if you’re just catching up with Mountain West basketball now. No time to waste hikers, let’s dive right in!Show notes:Who's Hot?Utah StateSan Diego StateNew MexicoWho's Not?Boise StateColorado StateWyomingIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates. Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 12m 00s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | ![]() Interview w/ New Mexico star LB Jaxton Eck! MW DPOY on Lobo fans, family, & staying in New Mexico! Portal Update for ALL 12 TEAMS! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We have a very, very special episode for you all today, as we will be joined by none other than Mountain West defensive player of the year and New Mexico star linebacker Jaxton Eck! We got his thoughts on the Lobos legendary 2025 campaign, the allure of the transfer portal, coach Jason Eck versus dad Jason Eck, and his expectations for their 2026 season. If you stick around until after the interview, we’ll dive into the biggest portal storylines from all 12 teams, but we’ve got bigger fish to fry first. Without further ado, here is our exclusive interview with one of the Mountain West’s most dominant defenders, Jaxton Eck.Show notes:Interview w/ New Mexico star Jaxton EckHow confident were the Lobos entering the 2025 season?Did Jaxton see his Defensive Player of the Year award coming?Coach Jason Eck vs. Dad Jason EckDid Jaxton ever consider re-entering the portal for his senior year?Unsung heroes of New Mexico's defense this season?New Mexico's expectations for 2026Portal Update for all 12 teamsMountain West 1st teamers continue to find P4 homes (Danny Scudero, Trey White, Jackson Harris, & many more)Nevada re-signs stars with incredible efficiencyColorado State, San Diego State talent exodus continuesEVERY new transfer mentioned!If you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates. Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 16m 55s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | ![]() Complete Bowl Recaps! Hawaii stuns Cal, Fresno State thumps Miami (OH), while UNLV, New Mexico, & San Diego State come up short! Portal heats up w/ FOUR 1st Team entries! | Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We’ve reached the end of the Mountain West’s 2025 football season, with the final five bowl games going down over the past week. We’ll go over the positives, with Hawaii pulling off a miraculous comeback to beat Cal in the Hawaii Bowl and Fresno State thumping Miami of Ohio to win the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, as well as the negatives, with New Mexico and San Diego State coming up just short in their bowl games, and UNLV falling flat against Ohio in the Frisco Bowl. After recapping all of the bowl games, we’ll dive into the latest news from the transfer portal, which is absolutely on fire! You’ll hear the top names to announce their departures in the past few days, along with some trends that I’ve discovered as this portal cycle has gotten underway. No time to waste, let’s dive right in!Show Notes:Hawaii completes improbable 21 point comeback to beat Cal in Hawaii Bowl, 35-31Fresno State's defense shines, Matt Entz secures first bowl win in Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, beating Miami (OH) 18-3San Diego State shows life offensively, but can't stop North Texas' top ranked offense, falls 49-47New Mexico battles Minnesota for five quarters, loses 20-17 in heartbreaking fashion UNLV's offense no-shows the Frisco Bowl, dropped by Ohio 17-10PORTAL MADNESS: Anthony Colandrea shockingly enters, along with three other 1st team members. Startling trend beginning to emerge this cycle...If you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates. Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the rest of the football offseason and home stretch for basketball! | 15m 00s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | ![]() Bowl season special! Preview/Predictions for MW's FIVE remaining bowl games! Utah State tripped up in Potato Bowl by Wazzu! | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! It’s time for the bowl season special, as we have the five remaining Mountain West teams ending their seasons this week. We’ll go through all five of those, complete with previews and predictions, and we’ll also go over Utah State’s loss in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, and what to take from Bronco Mendenhall’s first season in Logan. No time to waste, let’s dive right in!Show Notes:Utah State outclassed by Washington State 34-21: What went wrong, and how did Bronco Mendenhall do overall in year one?Frisco Bowl (UNLV vs. Ohio) Preview/PredictionHawaii Bowl (Hawaii vs. Cal) Preview/PredictionRate Bowl (New Mexico vs. Minnesota) Preview/PredictionSnoop Dogg Arizona Bowl (Fresno State vs. Miami (OH)) Preview/PredictionNew Mexico Bowl (San Diego State vs. #25 North Texas) Preview/PredictionIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates. Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the entire 2025 football season! | 15m 43s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | ![]() Boise knocked around in LA Bowl! Portal Madness begins! MW Basketball's Top 7 Contenders! Potato Bowl (Wazzu/Utah St.) Preview/Prediction! | Welcome back, everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We had our first bowl game of the year go down, with Boise State getting knocked around by Washington in the LA Bowl. We’ll talk about what went wrong for the Broncos, and what this showing tells us about their 2026 prospects, and then we’ll shift to the hardwood for another Mountain West basketball update! We’ll go over the seven teams that have set themselves apart from the rest of the pack as contenders to watch as conference play begins, complete with their best players and wins so far. After that, we’ll talk about the most notable stories surrounding the transfer portal, and then we’ll end the show with a preview and prediction for the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, with Bryson Barnes and Utah State taking on Washington State on the blue turf in Boise. Lots of show to get through this week, let’s dive right in!Quick plug before we get started, last week I released my transfer portal team of the year! It featured 78 players across all three teams, each of them getting a write-up on their journey to the Mountain West, along with an honorable mention section and overall trends that I found during the process. In total, it spans four parts and over 20,000 words, so don’t feel like you have to read all of it, but maybe scroll through and look at the stories of some of your favorite players from 2025! Did you know that New Mexico star edge rusher Keyshawn James-Newby was originally more focused on his engineering degree than his football career? Or that Fresno State linebacker Jadon Pearson played for five different schools and 25% of the Mountain West? There’s a million fun facts like that throughout the series, so please check that out!Show Notes:Boise State no match for Washington in LA Bowl: What went wrong, & what's the QB plan for 2026?MW Basketball: Top 7 Contenders, complete w/ top players and winsTop 3 Portal Stories of the week: Wide receivers, Rams exodus, and UNLV locking inFamous Idaho Potato Bowl (Washington State vs. Utah State) Preview/PredictionIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Our CFB transfer portal tracker is now LIVE, find that here and keep an eye out for daily updates. Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the entire 2025 football season! | 20m 00s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | ![]() Boise State wallops UNLV for 3rd straight MW title! Outlook for all 7 bowl games! Jack's Award Votes! LA Bowl Preview/Prediction! | Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! In the much-anticipated title bout, Boise State knocked out UNLV by TKO to win their third straight Mountain West championship game. We’ll break down how the Broncos did it, what went wrong for the Rebels, as well as if there was a path for those Rebels to sneak into the College football playoff if they had come away with the win. Then, we’ll switch gears to bowl season, as all seven bowl games featuring Mountain West teams have been announced. We’ll go through those, and then we’ll go over my award votes for this season, which will be officially released on the site later this week, with highlights like players, transfers, and coach of the year! To end the show, you’ll hear a preview and prediction for Boise State’s bowl game, which will be going down against Washington on Saturday night! No time to waste, let’s dive in!Real quick, I just want to say thank you to every single person out there that has listened to the podcast over the years, we just broke the 10,000 listen mark, which is just absurd. I’m blessed to have this platform, so thank you to all of you out there, and thank you to Mountain West Connection for allowing me to fulfill my dream of rambling on the internet.Show Notes:Boise State completes the three-peat: How they did it, what went wrong for UNLVHypothetical: Could UNLV have snuck into the CFP with a win?Times/Previews for all 7 Mountain West bowl games!Jack's picks for 2025 Mountain West Season AwardsLA Bowl (Boise State vs. Washington) Preview/PredictionIf you enjoy the episode, consider rating it 5 stars, leaving a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify, or sharing the podcast with one friend who you think would enjoy it! It would help us immensely if you took the time out of your day to help the show! Make sure to check out the depth chart tracker for football and basketball, available to all for free and updated as soon as news breaks! Thank you for coming back to the mountain, and we hope you’ll make the trek back up here for the entire 2025 football season! | 21m 21s | ||||||
| 4/30/24 | ![]() Portal madness continues! 16 new CBB transfers, big-time CFB news, & all NFL Draft picks/UDFAs from the Mountain West! | Welcome to episode 49.5 (episode 50 needs one more week to be perfect)! We have a mountain of portal news to cover, with new landing spots for stars like Lamont Butler and Rytis Petraitis, to the John Tonje chronicles! We also hit you with the most important updates from the CFB spring transfer window, and we end the show by going over both of the players from the Mountain West that got drafted into the NFL, along with all of the players who have been signed as undrafted free agents! Enjoy, and make sure to tune in for an awesome episode 50! | 10m 01s | ||||||
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