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State of the Gamecocks

by Brooks Davis & Drew Bonds

The Jax State Football Podcast

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Episodes

  1. Episode 78: Bye-Week News/NMSU Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we catch up on some big news in the world of college football with the announcement of the 24-team CFP expansion and how it affects JSU, recap some C-USA results and how the title game could shake out going forward, preview our last Weekday C-USA matchup on the…

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  2. Episode 77: FIU Reaction

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down yet another thriller from Jax State as they take down FIU, look ahead to how the C-USA title game could shape out, make the case for some other teams who can throw a wrench into the title race, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  3. Episode 76: Kennesaw St Reaction/FIU Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down the Gamecocks' chaotic and penalty-filled Uncompromised Hate victory over Kennesaw State, discuss what is becoming a clearer picture for the rest of C-USA, preview what is sure to be a defensive battle against FIU at Burgess-Snow Field on Tuesday…

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  4. Episode 75: MTSU Reaction/Kennesaw St Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down Jax State's excellent start to conference play with the win over MTSU, react to another up-and-down week across the C-USA, preview how to get revenge in the Uncompromised Hate rivalry against Kennesaw State, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  5. Episode 74: Georgia Southern Reaction/MTSU Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we take a deep breath and let the blood pressure drop back down to react Jax State's dramatic win over Georgia Southern, recap an improved week for the rest of C-USA, preview our first conference test as MTSU comes to town, and much more on the State of the...

  6. Episode 73: Ohio Reaction/Georgia Southern Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down Jax State's heartbreaking road loss against Ohio, review another up-and-down week for the rest of C-USA, talk about how to get a good bounce-back non-conference home win against Georgia Southern, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  7. Episode 72: EKU Reaction & Ohio Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down the Gamecocks' first victory of the 2026 season against EKU, give our thoughts on the rest of C-USA's opening weekend, deep dive into the keys to beating a tough Ohio team on the road, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  8. Episode 71: NDSU Reaction & EKU Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down what went wrong on our trip to Fargo, discuss what we need to improve upon in the home opener against former OVC/ASUN foe Eastern Kentucky, hopefully give the Jax State faithful a little reassurance, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  9. Episode 70: NDSU Preview with The Bison Wire

    In this week's episode of SOTG, game week is finally here!! So, we sat down with Jacob from The Bison Wire to break down the contest with NDSU, what we can expect from the Bison, the advantages for each side, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  10. Episode 69: Media Day Reaction, Start of Fall Camp and Fan Q&A

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we are less than a month away from kickoff! So, we give our thoughts on the news coming out of the start of fall camp, what Coach Kelly and co. had to say at media days, answer some fan questions about JSU and the upcoming season and much more on the State of the...

  11. Episode 68: Baseball/Softball Recap and 2026 Schedule Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we recap the end of a couple of great baseball and softball seasons, get talkin' season started early with our 2026 schedule preview, give our initial thoughts on this year's squad and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  12. Episode 67: Eli Jenkins Interview, Multi-Sport Update and J-Day Reaction

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we had the honor of sitting down with arguably the best to ever wear the red and white, legendary former standout quarterback Eli Jenkins, provide updates on some of the other notable Jax State athletic programs, give our thoughts on what we saw at the J-Day spring...

  13. Episode 66: Schedule Update and J-Day Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the (possibly) finalized schedule for the 2026 season, give a quick shoutout to the red-hot Jax State baseball team, preview the upcoming J-Day spring scrimmage, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  14. Episode 65: Top 10 Jax State Football Teams

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the two new coaching hires added to Charles Kelly's staff, as well as the non-conference schedule being finalized, debate our lists of the top 10 JSU football teams of all time, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  15. Episode 64: 2025 Post-season Awards

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we react to some big changes within the Jax State football program, including coaching changes, transfer portal additions and departures, as well as hand out our awards for the best moments/players of the 2025 season, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  16. Episode 63: Troy Reaction/2025 Wrap Up

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down JSU's huge Salute to Veterans Bowl win over rival Troy, review the 2026 recruiting class, give our final thoughts on the 2025 campaign, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  17. Episode 62: C-USA Championship Reaction/Troy Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down what went wrong in the C-USA Championship game loss, look ahead to the Salute To Veterans Bowl against Troy for the first time in over two decades, discuss the importance of this rivalry and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  18. Episode 61: WKU Reaction/C-USA Championship Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on Jax State's thriller of a win over WKU, give some shoutouts to the conference's seven bowl-eligible schools, and preview our title defense game and rematch against Kennesaw State and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  19. Episode 60: FIU Reaction/WKU Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we recap Jax State's first conference loss of the season to FIU, talk C-USA Championship game scenarios and implications, look ahead to the regular season finale against WKU, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  20. Episode 59: Kennesaw State Reaction/FIU Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down Jax State's huge win over Kennesaw State, talk some possible C-USA championship scenarios, look ahead to a big road matchup with the FIU Panthers, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  21. Episode 58: UTEP Reaction/Kennesaw State Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on yet another hard-fought road win against UTEP, an interesting week in C-USA play, a MASSIVE upcoming home contest against rival Kennesaw State, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  22. Episode 57: MTSU Reaction/UTEP Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down Jax State's big road win over MTSU, preview our first trip ever to the Sun Bowl to take on UTEP, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  23. Episode 56: MTSU Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we discuss JSU's potential new coaching hire, preview the upcoming trip to Murfreesboro to take on the Blue Raiders, as well as a full C-USA slate, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  24. Episode 55: Delaware Reaction

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on Jax State's big mid-week win over the Blue Hens, talk about the outlook of the C-USA race, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  25. Episode 54: Sam Houston Reaction/Delaware Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on an insane Jax State road win over Sam Houston, give our thoughts on the rest of the mid-week C-USA slate, preview Wednesday's matchup with the Blue Hens of Delaware and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  26. Episode 53: Southern Miss Reaction/Sam Houston Preview

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our (late) thoughts on the loss to Southern Miss, preview what should be a thrashing against Sam Houston State, as well as an interesting week in C-USA play, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  27. Episode 52: Murray State Reaction/Southern Miss Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we recap Jax State's huge homecoming win over Murray State, give our thoughts on an interesting week in C-USA, talk over our keys to getting a road win in this week's matchup with Southern Miss, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  28. Episode 51: Georgia Southern Reaction/Murray State Preview

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the loss to Georgia Southern, react to an interesting week in C-USA, preview the upcoming homecoming matchup against former OVC foe Murray State, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  29. Episode 50: Georgia Southern Preview

    In this episode of SOTG, we preview Jax State's upcoming to Statesboro to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles, give our thoughts on the C-USA games of the week, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  30. Episode 49: Liberty Reaction

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the first win of the Charles Kelly era over Liberty, hand out our first stars of the game of the year, react to the rest of C-USA's week two results, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  31. Episode 48: UCF Reaction/Liberty Preview

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the season opener vs UCF, breakdown the C-USA action from week 1, preview the home opener against Liberty, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!

  32. Episode 47: UCF Preview with Brandon Helwig

    In this week's episode of SOTG, On3 and UCFSports.com's Brandon Helwig joins us to preview Jax State's season opener against the Knights, give score predictions, even restaurant recommendations, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  33. Episode 46: Mike Parris Interview

    In this episode of SOTG, we sit down with the legendary voice of the Gamecocks, Mike Parris, to hear about his time at JSU, get his thoughts on this year's sqaud, talk about some of his most memorable moments, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  34. Episode 45: Media Day Reaction

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our reaction to Coach Kelly, Michael Pettway, and Darrell Prater's interviews at C-USA Media Day, talk some final thoughts on the team before the start of fall camp, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  35. Episode 44: 2025 Season Preview

    In this episode of SOTG, we have a jam-packed show as we give a full game-by-game breakdown of the upcoming season, highlight some of the recent big-name recruiting commitments, give our thoughts on C-USA schools potentially leaving for a new conference, and much more on the State of the...

  36. Episode 43: Josh Barge Interview

    In this episode of SOTG, we had the great honor of getting to interview former Jax State wide receiver Josh Barge, learning about his time at JSU, his thoughts on where the program is headed, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  37. Episode 42: More Incoming Transfers, Tangents, and Banner Contest Winner Announced

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the latest groups of incoming transfers, go off on a few rants and tangents about the past, present, and future of JSU football, announce the winner of our banner contest, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  38. Episode 41: Jack Moran Interview, Spring Game Reaction, and More Transfer Portal News

    In this episode of SOTG, we sit down with incoming Freshman QB Jack Moran to talk about starting his career with Jax State, give our thoughts on the Red vs White Spring Game and what stood out the most to us, give some more updates on the transfer portal shuffle, and much more on the State of the...

  39. Episode 40: Spring Preview & Rivalry Talk

    In this episode of SOTG, we talk a little Jax State basketball and their recent success, give our thoughts on the start of spring practice and what we want to see the most at the J-Day game, address the Troy game returning, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  40. Episode 39: New DC, Schedule Breakdown, News, and More!

    In this week's episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on our new defensive coordinator, Brian WIlliams, do a full way too early game-by-game breakdown of the 2025 schedule, read some news, notes, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  41. Episode #38: Jordan Smith Interview & Signing Day Reaction

    In this episode of SOTG, we talk Jax State's spring signing class with special guest Jordan Smith and get his thoughts on the incoming group, hear about his time and experience playing football at JSU, as well as potential new defensive coordinators, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  42. Episode 37: Transfer Portal Preview

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our full breakdown of the incoming transfer class so far for Charles Kelly's first squad, who we're most excited about, and where we see them playing a role for the 2025 Gamecocks, as well as give our thoughts on the now completed coaching staff, and much more on...

  43. Episode 36: New Coaches, Postseason Awards, and Tyler Huff Interview

    This episode of SOTG is a big one! We give our thoughts on the new assistant coaching hires, we hand out some special postseason awards to the best parts of the 2024 campaign, have our first-ever guest interview with none other than quarterback Tyler Huff, and much more on the State of the...

  44. Episode 35: Cure Bowl/Charles Kelly Hire Reaction

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the Cure Bowl loss to Ohio, Jax State's new head football coach Charles Kelly, another wave of outgoing transfers, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  45. Episode 34: Cure Bowl Preview

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the upcoming Cure Bowl matchup against Ohio in Orlando, how we're feeling about the search for a new head coach, give transfer portal updates, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  46. Episode 34: Cure Bowl Preview

    In this episode of SOTG. we give our thoughts on the upcoming Cure Bowl matchup with Ohio in Orlando, how we're feeling about the search for a new head coach, give transfer portal upates, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  47. Episode 33: Farewell Rich Rod

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on Rich Rodriguez's departure from the Jax State football program, who we think Greg Seitz should give a call to fill the job, transfer portal updates, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  48. Episode 32: C-USA Championship Reaction

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on the Gamecocks' historic C-USA Championship victory over WKU, address some of the coaching rumors, talk a little about the Cure Bowl matchup vs Ohio, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  49. Episode 31: WKU Reaction & C-USA Championship Preview

    In this episode of SOTG, we've got a 2-for-1 special as we give our thoughts on the road loss vs WKU and the upcoming Friday night rematch in the C-USA Championship game, as well as coaching speculations, updated bowl projections, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

  50. Episode 30: WKU preview

    In this episode of SOTG, we give our thoughts on Jax State's regular season finale against the Hilltoppers of WKU, how this week can affect our C-USA Championship game opponent, updated bowl projections, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

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The Jax State Football Podcast

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Brooks Davis & Drew Bonds

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State of the Gamecocks has 79 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 27, 2026.

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State of the Gamecocks publishes every two weeks, based on its 79 episodes since March 2024.

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