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The Sports Sentiment

by Nicholas Urias

The Sports Sentiment, hosted by Nick Urias, delivers unique analysis and perspective on college football and basketball across the Mountain West Conference, with a deeper dive into the San Jose State Spartans.

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  1. San Jose State Week 6 Recap & UTEP Game Preview with Niles Hall

    San Jose State heads into Week 7 looking to regroup after a brutal 16-13 overtime loss to the Wyoming Cowboys. Niles Hall joins the podcast to break down the conference home loss and all the major storylines coming out of it. We dive into the key coaching decisions that swung the game in…

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  2. San Jose State vs. Wyoming Game Preview with Bryan Stevens

    San Jose State is coming off a road victory in its Mountain West opener and now returns home to host the Wyoming Cowboys on a Friday night in prime time for Homecoming. Joining the podcast to break down the Spartans and Cowboys is Bryan Stevens of WyoSports. We discuss Wyoming’s ongoing offensive...

  3. San Jose State at Hawaii Postgame Reaction & Takeaways

    San Jose State caps off Week 5 of the college football slate with a road win on the island, defeating Hawaii 20-16. The Spartans get it done in their conference opener, improving to 3-2 on the season. We break down Luke Weaver’s bounce-back performance against his former team, Jabari Bates’...

  4. San Jose State at Hawaii Game Preview with Paul Brecht

    Fresh off the bye week, San Jose State opens Mountain West play with a trip to the island to take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Joining the podcast to preview the matchup is Paul Brecht of the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. We discuss Hawaii’s offensive struggles, star wide receiver Pofele…

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  5. College Football Mountain West Week 4 Takeaways

    After a month of college football action and a diverse slate of non-conference schedules, Nick shares his thoughts and takeaways from Week 4 of the Mountain West. The week was headlined by Air Force’s much-needed double-overtime win at Nevada, UNLV bouncing back on the road following its bye, New...

  6. San Jose State vs. Fresno State Postgame Thoughts & Bye Week

    San Jose State is in the midst of its bye week after finishing the non-conference schedule with a 2-2 record. We break down the positives and negatives from the 26-10 loss to Fresno State, including an impressive performance from the Spartans’ defensive line and the offensive miscues that proved...

  7. San Jose State vs. Fresno State Game Preview with Al Scott

    It’s Rivalry Week! The 89th edition of the Battle for the Valley is set for San Jose, as Fresno State travels to the South Bay to take on the San Jose State Spartans. Al Scott joins the podcast to break down this high-leverage matchup and provide his key components for Saturday’s game. We discuss...

  8. San Jose State vs. Cal Poly Postgame Reaction & Takeaways

    San Jose State improves to 2-1 on the season after a hard-fought 30-20 win over Cal Poly in the Spartans’ home opener. We break down the positives and negatives from the victory, including Jabari Bates’ career day in the backfield, a defense that had its share of breakdowns but came up with big...

  9. San Jose State vs. Cal Poly Game Preview with Ty Soria

    After spending the first two weeks of the season on the road, San Jose State returns to the Bay Area for its home opener against the Cal Poly Mustangs.Joining the podcast to preview the Week 2 clash between the Spartans and Mustangs is Ty Soria, journalist and podcaster for Cal Poly Student...

  10. College Football Mountain West Week 1 Takeaways

    The Mountain West goes 5-3 in Week 1 as we break down every result from around the conference. Week 1 featured a statement win from UNLV in its Mountain West opener at Hawaii, an inconsistent showing from Wyoming on the road, and impressive performances from New Mexico and Nevada. We also look...

  11. San Jose State at Eastern Michigan Postgame Reaction & Takeaways

    San Jose State secures its first win of the season on the road, defeating Eastern Michigan 27-21. It’s the Spartans’ first road victory since November 9, 2024.Joining the podcast to break down the win is Niles Hall, SJSU football beat writer for The Spear and the San Jose Mercury News.We discuss...

  12. San Jose State at Eastern Michigan Game Preview

    San Jose State travels to Ypsilanti, Michigan, to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles as the Spartans look for their first-ever win in a MAC venue. Both teams played in Week 0, with San Jose State falling 42-26 to USC while Eastern Michigan picked up a 27-16 home victory. We break down EMU’s...

  13. San Jose State at USC Postgame Reaction & Takeaways with Mitchell Park

    Week 0 is behind us as San Jose State traveled to Southern California to face the No. 14 USC Trojans, falling 42-26. Joining the podcast is Mitchell Park, sports broadcaster for KSJS and the man behind PARK30NEWS, where he reports on all things San Jose State. We discuss Luke Weaver’s first start...

  14. San Jose State Basketball Offseason Report with Head Coach Tim Miles

    Entering his sixth season as Spartans head coach, Tim Miles gives us an update on the Spartans’ 2026-27 roster, featuring 12 new players ranging from experienced transfers to high-upside freshmen.We also discuss the multimillion-dollar investment in Spartan Basketball, Tim’s induction into…

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  15. 2026 Mountain West Football Preseason Rankings

    With the Mountain West not releasing a preseason poll for the 2026 season, Nick unveils his power rankings for every team in the conference heading into the fall. He breaks down the outlook for newcomers Northern Illinois, North Dakota State, and UTEP, explains why Wyoming has boom potential,...

  16. 2026 NBA Draft Recap with David Shepard

    One of the most anticipated NBA Drafts in recent memory is officially in the books, as college basketball's biggest freshman stars came off the board with the first eight picks.Joining the podcast to break down the results is SiriusXM NBA Radio host David Shepard.We discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo...

  17. San Jose State Football 2026 Schedule Ranking

    We're two months away from the start of the 2026-27 college football season, and with it comes a new era in the Mountain West. San Jose State football will represent the league with a 13 game schedule this season. Nick Urias is back talking Spartan football, ranking every opponent on the schedule...

  18. San Jose State Football Post-Spring Update

    San Jose State football’s spring showcase and practices have concluded, and Nick returns to break down the latest headlines heading into the 2026 season, including notable departures, offseason additions, positional battles, coaching changes, and more.

  19. NBA Playoffs Preview & Play-In Tournament Recap

    With the NBA Playoffs starting on Saturday, Nick recaps the first four games of the NBA Play-In Tournament, where the Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets, and Portland Trail Blazers secured clutch-time victories. He then previews Friday’s Play-In action and looks ahead to first-round playoff...

  20. March Madness Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight Reaction

    The madness of March was in full effect during the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight, featuring clutch buckets and improbable results. Nick shares his thoughts on the dominance of Arizona after watching them live in the West Regional, Houston’s poor game plan against Illinois, Iowa’s Ben McCollum...

  21. Mountain West Tournament: San Jose State-Boise State First Round Preview & Bracket Breakdown

    After the ups and downs, the tiebreakers, and months of teams cannibalizing one another, the Mountain West tournament bracket is finally set.Joining the podcast is Jonathan Canas from KSJS to dissect San Jose State’s first-round matchup with Boise State. We revisit the previous two meetings, hear...

  22. College Basketball Bracketology & Conference Tournament Preview with Rocco Miller

    Conference tournament week is in full effect as Selection Sunday quickly approaches. Joining the podcast to refresh the at-large bubble for the NCAA Tournament is Rocco Miller, bracketologist for Bracketeer. We discuss how valuable the Wins Above Bubble (WAB) metric is in the selection process…

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  23. San Jose State-Colorado State Game Preview with Steve Ivy

    After securing their first true road win of the season, Nick recaps San Jose State’s 86-80 victory over Air Force. Looking ahead to Saturday, Spartans head coach Tim Miles previews a scorching-hot Colorado State team coming into town and discusses his relationship with Rams head coach Ali...

  24. San Jose State at Boise State Game Recap & Air Force Preview

    After several upsets in the Mountain West this past week, Nick updates the standings and shares his thoughts on Nevada’s biggest win of the season over Utah State, Colorado State riding a perfect month of February, New Mexico avoiding disaster in Fresno, and Grand Canyon’s surprising loss to...

  25. San Jose State-Nevada Postgame Thoughts & Boise State Preview

    After San Jose State's biggest win of the season against Nevada, Nick recaps what went well in the Spartans' 87-71 victory in the Bay Area. SJSU head coach Tim Miles also previews Saturday's upcoming game at Boise State and discusses what he hopes will carry over from Tuesday's home win. We also...

  26. College Basketball Mountain West Weekend Recap & Tuesday Preview/Predictions

    As we transition into February hoops, Nick recaps some significant Mountain West results from the weekend, including Grand Canyon’s enormous results, San Diego State’s bounce-back road victory in Las Vegas, and New Mexico continuing to defend its home court. Later on, Jonathan Canas joins the...

  27. College Basketball Mountain West January 13 Recap & Weekly Preview/Predictions

    After another Tuesday in the Mountain West, Nick recaps all four games on the slate, including Fresno State’s home win, UNLV’s overtime victory against Boise State, the shorthanded Spartans earning their first league win, and New Mexico dispatching Grand Canyon. He also takes a look at the...

  28. College Football Conference Championship Preview with Colby Dant

    Champions will be crowned this weekend around college football with conference championships starting Friday. Joining the podcast to preview all nine games is Colby Dant from SGPN. We talk about the success of two first year head coaches with Kennesaw State-Jacksonville State, James Madison…

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  29. College Basketball Mountain West: Two Week Update

    The 2025-26 college basketball season is officially underway, and we now have a two-week sample size on every team. Nick shares his thoughts and analysis on each Mountain West squad, breaking down the early positives and concerns. He explains why we should be cautious about the hot starts from...

  30. College Football Mountain West Week 11 Recap & Week 12 Preview

    With Week 11 of the college football season in the books, the championship races are heating up especially in the Mountain West. Nick breaks down the current standings while recapping the weekend's action, including Hawai'i's statement win over San Diego State. Then, he pivots to Week 12 to…

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  31. College Football Mountain West Week 10 Recap & Week 11 Preview

    Week 10 in the Mountain West didn’t disappoint! Nick recaps San Jose State’s win over Hawaii, Fresno State’s huge statement against Boise State on the blue turf, San Diego State’s smooth win over Wyoming, and Air Force’s ongoing struggles after falling to Army. Plus, he shares his biggest Top 25...

  32. Mountain West Basketball Preview 2025-26

    After a week removed from Mountain West Basketball Media Day and with the season openers approaching in early November, Nick breaks down all eleven Mountain West squads on the hardwood. In these team previews, he covers key additions, notable departures, and non-conference schedules, along with...

  33. San Jose State-Utah State Game Preview

    San Jose State football returns to the primetime window Friday night as the Spartans head to Logan, Utah, to take on the Utah State Aggies. Joining the podcast is Jason Walker, Utah State sports writer and radio host, to preview the matchup. We recap Week 7 road losses for both teams, discuss...

  34. College Football Mountain West Week 7 Recap

    Week 7 of the college football season brought plenty of chaos across the Mountain West. Joining the podcast is Emily Van Buskirk, college football writer and podcaster. We discuss San Jose State’s loss at Wyoming, the emergence of San Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal, and the strong first...

  35. San Jose State-Wyoming Game Preview

    After earning their first conference win against New Mexico, San Jose State heads to Laramie to take on the Wyoming Cowboys. Joining the podcast is Alex Taylor, University of Wyoming beat writer, as we preview the Week 7 matchup. We break down San Jose State’s balanced offense against Wyoming’s...

  36. College Football Mountain West Week 5 Results & Week 6 Predictions

    Our first major college football weekend, featuring high-profile games and results, has come to a close. Jonathan Canas joins the podcast once again as we break down the notable Top 25 results and Mountain West action. We recap San Jose State's loss at Stanford, Hawaii's road win at Air Force…

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  37. San Jose State-New Mexico Game Preview

    After a 1–3 start, San Jose State football kicks off Mountain West play this Friday as they host the New Mexico Lobos, who come in with a strong 3–1 non-conference record. Joining the podcast this week to talk Spartans and Lobos is Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal. We dive into the…

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  38. College Football Mountain West Takeaways & Week 5 Predictions

    Week 5 of the college football season features some of the most high-profile games of the year. Jonathan Canas joins the podcast to break down the Top 25 matchups and take a deep dive into San Jose State vs. Stanford, as well as the rest of the Mountain West, now that we have a four-game sample...

  39. San Jose State-Stanford Game Preview

    The 69th edition of the Bill Walsh Legacy Game is taking place this Saturday in Palo Alto, as San Jose State and Stanford renew their rivalry. Joining the podcast to break down the game is Dylan Grausz, Sports Writer for Stanford on SI. We chat about last year’s 34–31 win for SJSU, Micah Ford and...

  40. College Football Mountain West Week 1 Takeaways & Week 2 Preview & Prediction

    College Football Week 2 is on tap, so we’re revisiting everything from Week 1 across the Mountain West — from Boise State’s disappointment at South Florida to impressive wins by Wyoming and Air Force, plus how the Mountain West fared against the American. We also look ahead to this weekend’s…

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  41. San Jose State-Texas Football Game Preview

    After a loss in their home opener, San Jose State travels to Austin to take on the seventh-ranked Texas Longhorns. Cory Mose joins the podcast as we recap both teams' Week 1 performances, discuss how this matchup could benefit both programs in the long run, set expectations for each offense and...

  42. College Football Mountain West Week 1 Preview & Predictions

    It’s a full slate of Mountain West action to kick off Week 1, starting Thursday. Before looking ahead, Nick recaps Week 0, including Hawaii’s walk-off win over Stanford. He then breaks down why Boise State has the edge over South Florida, key matchups for Utah State and Wyoming, and the physical...

  43. College Football Week 0 Preview & Predictions

    College football is here! Week 0 serves up a five-game appetizer featuring long-standing rivalries, new regimes, and rosters looking to build off 2024. Nick breaks down Farmageddon in Dublin between Iowa State and Kansas State, Fresno State’s new era and early challenge, UNLV’s revamped offense…

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  44. San Jose State-Central Michigan Game Preview

    Week 1 of the college football season is rapidly approaching, and that means San Jose State vs. Central Michigan in the Bay Area is nearly here. The Spartans open a highly anticipated 2025 campaign against a Chippewas team in transition. Joining us to preview the primetime matchup is Adam Jaksa…

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  45. 2025 NBA Draft Winners & Losers

    The NBA Draft is in the books, with Cooper Flagg selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Nick breaks down why the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets, and Indiana Pacers were among the big winners, while the New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets fell short. He also…

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  46. NBA Finals Game 7 Reaction & The Perfect Rebuild for the OKC Thunder

    Game 7 of the NBA Finals is in the books, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2025 NBA Champions. Nick breaks down the Thunder’s dominant second half in the winner-take-all clash, fueled by their relentless defense. He also reflects on the Indiana Pacers’ improbable playoff run, giving props…

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  47. NBA Playoffs: Second Round Update with Jonathan Canas & Lewis Geist

    The NBA Playoffs roll into the second round as the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets punch their tickets with crucial Game 7 wins. We share our final thoughts on the Warriors-Rockets series and the Clippers' disappointing exit. Plus, we discuss expectations for the Warriors with Steph...

  48. NBA Playoffs First Round Series Recap & Conference Semifinals Preview with Jonathan Canas

    The first round of the NBA Playoffs is wrapping up, and Jonathan Canas joins us to revisit all the key storylines. We dive into the situation in Memphis and why it might be the league’s least desirable coaching gig, how the Timberwolves exposed the Lakers, and the intensity of the…

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  49. NBA Playoffs First Round Preview with Jonathan Canas & Lewis Geist

    The first round of the NBA Playoffs tips off Saturday, and joining us to break down every Western and Eastern Conference series are Jonathan Canas and Lewis Geist. We dive into the physicality of Warriors-Rockets, the 'Wall vs. the Altitude' in Clippers-Nuggets, concerns about the Bucks' health,...

  50. College Basketball Conference Tournament Week and Bubble Talk with Bracketologist Rocco Miller

    College basketball conference tournaments are underway, and to break down the madness before the NCAA Tournament, we're joined by Bracketologist & Analyst Rocco Miller. We discuss the top Mountain West teams and what's at stake in Las Vegas, the possibility of a two-bid Big West with UC Irvine…

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The Sports Sentiment, hosted by Nick Urias, delivers unique analysis and perspective on college football and basketball across the Mountain West Conference, with a deeper dive into the San Jose State Spartans.

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How many episodes does The Sports Sentiment have?

The Sports Sentiment has 104 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 16, 2026.

What is The Sports Sentiment about?

The Sports Sentiment, hosted by Nick Urias, delivers unique analysis and perspective on college football and basketball across the Mountain West Conference, with a deeper dive into the San Jose State Spartans.

How often does The Sports Sentiment release new episodes?

The Sports Sentiment publishes every two weeks, based on its 104 episodes since September 2022.

Who hosts The Sports Sentiment?

The Sports Sentiment is created and hosted by Nicholas Urias.
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