Idaho State Coaches Show

Host Scott Gross and head football coach Cody Hawkins reflect on key moments from the year, including standout defensive performances against Weber State and the development of players. The discussion covers the upcoming rivalry game against Idaho. Chelsea Carter, Associate Head Coach for ISU Volleyball, joins Scott later in the show. ISU Volleyball invites fans to the final home game of the year on Friday, November 21.

Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach Joe White discusses the team's strong season start, including their win over San Diego and a hard-fought game against San Diego State. Head Coach Cody Hawkins joins Scott Gross in part II of the podcast to reflect on the significance of the Train Bell Trophy rivalry with Weber State and key moments from last week's Cal Poly game.

This week’s Idaho State Coaches Show kicks off with head cross country coach Zack Kean discussing the Bengals’ strong performances at the Big Sky Conference Championships, including historic fourth-place finishes for both men’s and women’s teams. The episode also features football talk, spotlighting the team’s big win at UC Davis, an upcoming matchup with Cal Poly, and insights from head football coach Cody Hawkins.

This week’s Idaho State Coaches Show, broadcast live from Union Tap Room in downtown Pocatello, features in-depth conversations with Brandon Stephens, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance and Wellness, and Bengals head football coach Cody Hawkins.

This week's Idaho State Coaches Show features a homecoming week episode highlighting both softball and football programs. Head coach Andrew Rich discusses the fall softball schedule, impacted by rainouts, and the competitive seven-game intrasquad series with all games decided by one run. The episode concludes with football head coach Cody Hawkins reflecting on the team’s mindset during homecoming and the strategic value of the season’s second bye week before facing ranked opponents.

Host Scott Gross interviews men's basketball head coach Ryan Looney about offseason developments, roster additions, and expectations for the upcoming season, highlighting player depth and leadership. The conversation also touches on the impact of recruiting, transfer rules, and the evolving landscape of college basketball. The episode shifts to women's basketball with coach Seton Sobolewski, who reflects on his tenure, community support, and team outlook for the season ahead.

This week’s Idaho State Coaches Show features assistant volleyball coach Elizabeth Field discusses her journey from collegiate and professional play to coaching at ISU. The show also includes a conversation with head football coach Cody Hawkins, who reflects on a close matchup against Montana and previews the Bengals' upcoming game at Montana State.

In this week's Idaho State Coaches Show, head coach Cody Hawkins and host Scott Gross highlight the Bengals’ two-game win streak, including a significant Big Sky road win over Northern Colorado, while breaking down offensive and defensive adjustments, player health updates, and leadership both on and off the field; the show previews Idaho State's upcoming blackout game against the undefeated Montana Grizzlies, emphasizes the special teams' impact, and discusses how navigating the conference’s toughest schedule is helping to build a culture of resilience and high expectations for the Bengals this season.

This episode of the Idaho State Coaches Show features new assistant soccer coach Damir Sabanovic sharing his journey from Bosnia to the U.S., insights on the Bengals’ recent soccer success, and development of top players like freshman goalkeeper Hannah Wheeler as the team gears up for a competitive Big Sky Conference season; football coach Cody Hawkins then joins to discuss key player recoveries and strategic takeaways heading into the Bengals’ football match against Northern Colorado, offering fans a detailed look at both programs and encouraging community involvement at the weekly Union Tap Room live shows

This week's Idaho State Coaches Show features football head coach Cody Hawkins discussing the team's recent performance, including a hard-fought loss to New Mexico, standout individual efforts, and adjustments needed for future games. Hawkins talks in-depth about quarterback play, running back rotations, and the impact of key transfers, while also previewing the upcoming home opener and challenges of facing Lincoln.

This episode of the Idaho State Coaches Show features host Scott Gross speaking with Adam Nerio, assistant coach for the ISU Women's Soccer team, who discusses his coaching background, team recruiting, program culture, and the current season’s progress, including challenges and key player contributions. Later in the episode, cross country coach Zach Kughn joins to discuss improvements to ISU’s Centennial cross country course, offseason athlete development, and expectations for both men's and women's teams in the approaching season.

The first half of this week’s show features a conversation with soccer coach Dustin Downey discussing the Bengals’ strong start to the season, overcoming preseason expectations, young roster contributions, foundation-building, and recent match highlights. The second half transitions to football head coach Cody Hawkins, who recaps the previous weekend’s game against Southern Utah, analyzes both positive and challenging aspects, addresses injury updates, and emphasizes mentoring players for competitive maturity throughout the season.

Join host Scott Gross live from Old Town Pocatello as Idaho State head football coach Cody Hawkins recaps the Bengals’ gritty season-opening battle at UNLV, highlighting the team's resilience, standout performances from Big Sky Players of the Week, and adjustments for the road ahead. The show also features new defensive coordinator Grant Duff, who shares his journey from Snake River High to Idaho State, his coaching philosophy, and how the Bengals are fostering leadership and honoring tradition. Plus, get insights on the Southern Utah matchup, key players, travel plans, and how this staff is shaping a culture of toughness and unity for Bengal football.

Kick off season two of the Idaho State Coaches Show as Scott Gross sits down with Director of Athletics Pauline Theros for key updates on ISU athletics—including a record-setting “Prepare to Roar” fundraising campaign, major facility upgrades, and a commitment to coaching stability. Theros also details the department’s strategic approach to NCAA changes and reflects on ISU’s inspiring athletic legacy. In the second half, Head Football Coach Cody Hawkins previews the upcoming season, highlighting new coaching staff, energized team culture, and the Bengals’ readiness for their opener at UNLV’s Allegiant Stadium.

Coach Ryan Looney joins Scott Gross for a conversation about this year's ISU Men's Basketball regular season and postseason preparation. Brad Bugger joins Scott for part II of the podcast. Scott and Brad break down the Big Sky tournament for both Men's and Women's play. Both the ISU Men's and Women's teams play their first tournament game on Monday, March 10th.

Scott Gross sits down with ISU Men's Head Tennis Coach Oliver Good to discuss Bengal Tennis. In the second half of the podcast, Scott is joined by Devin Kastrup, ISU Men's Basketball Assistant Coach, to talk about the team's season progress.

Host Scott Gross sits down with ISU Bengals Softball Coach Andrew Rich to discuss the team's upcoming season and new roster additions. The episode continues with an insightful interview featuring Joe White, Associate Head Coach of the Idaho State Bengals Men's Basketball Team.

Scott Goss sits down with ISU Men's Basketball Coach Ryan Looney to discuss the Bengals' early conference play. They cover the team’s recent road win, two tough losses, and the upcoming home matchups against Montana State and Montana.

The December 11th ISU Coaches Show first reflects on ISU Football with Coach Hawkins. Scott Gross is joined by Ryan Looney in for the second half of the podcast to talk about the strong start for ISU Men's Basketball and what's ahead in the coming weeks.

This week on the ISU Coaches Show, host Scott Gross chats with Head Coach Cody Hawkins to analyze ISU Football's recent matchup against Eastern Washington and discuss key takeaways from the game.