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Mitch and special guest co-host Ty Taylor from WRMJ set the stage for the new-look 2026 IHSA State Football Playoffs. They recap Week 9 and dive into the Opening Round. They discuss what the brackets look like moving forward and who's positioned to make a playoff run! It's your complete guide to Week 10 and beyond! VFTW MERCH STORE: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Greg and Mitch are joined by Steve Soucie from Friday Night Drive to take a look at the IHSA brackets and what we can expect heading into the new look 2026 Playoff format. VFTW MERCH STORE: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Greg and Mitch recap Week 8, look ahead to Week 9 and begin to study the #IHSA Playoff Brackets. Who needs a win? Who earns the bye and who has a good draw? Over 2 hours of all the football talk you need! VFTW MERCH STORE: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Greg and Mitch recap Week 7, plus the Week 8 match-ups that could decide conference titles! VINTAGE STATE CHAMPS COLLECTION: (Closing Oct 12) https://vftwvintage2026.itemorder.com... VFTW MERCH STORE: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Greg and Mitch recap Week 6 and go in-depth on Week 7. How will the conference favorites fare, plus can anyone throw a wrench into the plans? Oh, and BEAR DOWN! Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Greg and Mitch recap Week 5, plus preview what to expect in Week 6! They deep dive the Player of the Year candidates from each conference around our area. Plus, a conversation with Camp Point Central Head Coach, Brad Dixon. He talks about his Panther squad as they head into their match-up with Brown County. They also discuss the current landscae of IHSA football and get Brad's thoughts on what's best moving forward. Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Conference play is officially here for everyone! Greg and Mitch recap Week 4 and discuss some HUGE match-ups in Week 5! Who is feeling that sense of urgency? The time is NOW! Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Greg and Mitch survived another long, wild weather night in Week 3. We saw several upsets, close finishes and the "Game of the Century"?! What does it all mean heading into Week 4? Can Sterling deliver once again? Princeton and Monmouth Roseville renew their TRAC Mississippi rivalry, battle of LLC unbeatens between Stark County and Macomb, Galena takes their undefeated record to Lena-Winslow, plus the Battle for the Blacktop between Polo and Milledgeville. Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/  Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod  Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Greg and Mitch are back again to figure out what we know heading into Week 3. Several conferences are starting division play, including marquee match-up's in the WB6, BNC and 8-Man Football. Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Greg and Mitch are back to talk about an interesting Week 1. We saw weather delays all over the area, games coming down to the final seconds and what it all means moving forward. Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

High School football is back! Greg and Mitch preview the Week 1 showdowns and conference cross-over games that define our area. Moline hosting Rochester takes center stage in the Quad Cities, plus Stockton traveling to El Paso-Gridley in a battle of two of the best small school teams in the state. Lena-Winslow hosting a unique match-up with Benet Academy out of the Chicago Catholic League. Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Greg and Mitch are joined by Matt Randazzo to break down everything you need to know about the Western Big 6. Just how good is Moline? Will they run away with the conference? Can Geneseo, Sterling, Quincy or UT challenge for the top spot? Galesburg and Rock Island both eager to prove people wrong. Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Greg and Mitch are joined by Ty Taylor from WRMJ to break down everything you need to know about the Three Rivers Athletic Conference. Once again, the Rock Division seems wide open. In the Mississippi, will it be Monmouth-Roseville, Princeton or a surprise favorite? Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Greg is joined by our Big Northern Conference Insider, Tanner Wilhelm to preview the BNC heading into 2026. Can Byron hold the conference crown? Can Dixon make a move under first year Head Coach Brad Winterland? Plus, which team can surprise people in 2026? Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]

Greg and Mitch talk all things Lincoln Land Conference heading into 2026! The new conference alignments provide a different look for every team. Who will find themselves as conference champion? Merch Store: https://vftw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Support the Podcast: https://paypal.me/viewfromwestpod Become a Sponsor. For more information, email [email protected]