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FIU's Tyrese Chambers put up more than 20 yards per catch last season. Now in a new era for the program, Chambers will likely play an even bigger role for the Panthers in 2022. Chambers joined Joe Londergan and Eric Henry to discuss his college career so far, what's changed for him since the end of last season, growing up in Baltimore and more. Happy Football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to update fans on the AAC in June. That includes the big news that Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF are leaving the conference on July 1, 2023. Plus, they discuss quarterbacks in the conference, as Emily got to talk to Holton Ahlers. Then, the pair discuss what realistic expectations are for teams in the conference and how the conference's coaches should be ranked. Later, Emily gives keen insight into what a coach's favorite place to play says about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Vaninni, Senior Writer for The Athletic, once again joins the Underdog Pawdcast to discuss his predictions for these next few critical years for C-USA, the AAC, and Sun Belt. Vaninni also gives his takes on growing rivalries in the sport, coaches whose stocks are rising, wrestling, and much more. Happy Football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a run to the C-USA East Division Title in 2021, the 2022 Hilltopper team has a tough act to follow. Tops leader Tyson Helton hopped on the Underdog Pawdcast to discuss how he's preparing his team for the upcoming year. Helton also reflects on facing his former pupil Timmy Chang in Hawaii later this year, returning to Bowling Green after winning two league titles as an offensive coordinator, and Bailey Zappe's historic campaign. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2022 season marks a critical time for the FAU Owls. Can Head Coach Willie Taggart get this program back to playing at the highest level? Kevin Fielder, of UDD and the 247Sports Network, joins the show to share some insights on expectations for the Owls this season. Can FAU's veteran player leadership make a difference? Plus, the guys engage in some playful trash talk about the hockey playoffs and discuss the atmosphere for this year's UCF vs FAU game. Happy Football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to talk about who the best quarterback and running back in AAC history were. Then, they break down which week 1 matchups they're excited for. Plus, Emily spoke with USF coach Jeff Scott and ECU coach Mike Houston about scheduling and atmospheres ahead of the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a new look Sun Belt conference this year, Joe Londergan and Eric Henry take some questions from our Twitter audience to examine what we're in for this season. In particular, it sure seems like the East is going to be one of the most competitive divisions in FBS. What do the newcomers add to the mix? Happy Football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just a few weeks until it's technically summer, Joe and Eric take some Conference USA questions from the audience and give their opinions in return.  Will Florida Atlantic bounce back after two subpar years under Willie Taggart? Does Charlotte reach a bowl game? Are there more changes in store for Conference USA?  Plus, Eric’s been chatting with G5 administrators about how they’re handling recent NIL developments. Hear what they had to say and how it ties into the NCAA’s recent “guidance” on the matter.  All that and more on this episode of the Underdog Pawdcast. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With his first spring under his belt, new FIU Head Coach Mike MacIntyre made time to stop by the Underdog Pawdcast to talk about how he's preparing for the fall season. MacIntyre gave his insights on FIU standout Tyrese Chambers, lessons from his previous coaching stops, the football talent pool in Miami, and becoming a grandfather. Happy football watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe's on assignment, but Eric is joined by Liberty Flames Sideline Reporter Emily Austen as we take an early look at the programs set to join Conference USA following the 2022 season. Emily and Eric talk about Liberty's rapid rise under Hugh Freeze, the environment in Lynchburg, and Eric and Emily reminisce over their days as high school classmates together in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NFL Draft and portal entry deadline passed, Joe and Eric have a lot to talk about. Six prospects from Conference USA were selected and it’s time to dive into each one and how they fit into their respective teams. Plus, Charlotte, WKU, and North Texas specifically have some new questions to answer now that they know which key pieces from last year won’t be joining them. With even more recent changes in the NIL landscape, the guys give their two cents, whatever that’s worth. Do G5 programs need to make some major adjustments? Or is it on the NCAA to introduce new regulatory rules? There’s also several minutes of Joe nerding out about offensive line scouting and development, but in his defense, Eric encouraged him. Happy Football Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Emily are back to recap the NFL Draft from the AAC's perspective. Emily was there and didn't love the Las Vegas experience for the draft, but things certainly worked great for the American. Plus, there is news to talk about regarding the upcoming realignment with Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF reaching an agreement to leave the conference for 2023-34. If that wasn't enough, the two then get into a little USFL talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices