The Sports Block with Nathan Stacken

(0:00 - 1:10.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk MLB with major injury news to Tarik Skubal and an injury scare for Joe Ryan. The Timberwolves advance to the second round over Denver and a pair of 3-1 series comebacks.(1:10.40 - 2:09.03) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk the Minnesota Wild moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs over Dallas and the Timberwolves moving on to face San Antonio.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2026 Masters as Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back. Transfer portal season, the hot start for the Minnesota Twins and an NBA Playoff preview.

Nathan Stacken reactions to the 2026 Elite Eight and previews the Final Four. UConn's comeback vs. Duke. Arizona, Illinois and Michigan all advance.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the first weekend of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and preview the Sweet 16. South Dakota State women's basketball has its season come to an end. Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens give their picks, all 67 games of the 2026 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament. Upset, Final Four and National Championship picks. The Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray and the World Baseball Classic final.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the conference tournaments across College Basketball, at look at the Summit League in Sioux Falls and the final week of the regular season. Minnesota Twins spring training notes and the dysfunctional Minnesota Vikings.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens take a look at the latest NCAA College Basketball Tournament projections, the final week of the regular season in the Summit League, and the first week of Spring Training for the Minnesota Twins. Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the 2026 Winer Olympics and the U.S. men's hockey team winning goal vs. Canada.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk North Dakota State football moving to the Mountain West conference. USD with a new head football coach. One of the most boring Super Bowls ever. Multiple top 10 teams lose in a crazy week of College Basketball. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the NFL conference championship games. A snooze fest in Denver and excitement in Seattle. Nebraska basketball stays undefeated. A down year for the SEC. MLB Hot Stove.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap NFL Wild Card weekend, the College Football Playoff semifinals and week of College Basketball. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the semifinals of the College Football Playoff and preview the National Championship Game between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami. Nathan makes his NFL Divisional Round picks.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs, the Vikings finish the season on a five game winning streak and a look at the NFL Playoffs. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff and preview the semifinals between Miami/Ole Miss and Indiana/Oregon. Nathan makes his NFL picks for Wild Card Weekend.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first round of the FCS playoffs with SDSU and USD winning easily at home. The final week of the College Football regular season. The Vikings get shutout at Seattle.Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at rivalry week, the coaching carousel and preview the College Football conference title games.Nathan makes his picks for week 14 of the NFL.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap state volleyball, the Vikings problems and Feast Week not so great in College Basketball. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at a quiet week of College Football, in preparation for the final week of the regular season. What's at stake, who could be upset and Bowl Bound or Not. Nathan makes his picks for week 13 of the NFL.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Game 7 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. J.J. McCarthy returns to lead the Vikings to a win vs. the Lions. Four weeks to go in the college football season.  Nathan makes his Week 10 NFL picks.

(0:00- 1:31.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 4 of College Football with Nebraska coming up short vs. Michigan, Indiana destroying Illinois and Clemson losing again. Nathan gives Travis his Week 3 NFL Quiz. The final week of the MLB season with Detroit and Cleveland battling for the AL Central, Seattle winning the AL West and both Wild Card races yet to be decided. (1:31.40 - 2:41.14) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk college football. Nebraska vs. Michigan. A Week 5 preview with big games in the Big Ten (Penn St. vs. Oregon) and the SEC (Georgia vs. Alabama). Nathan makes his picks for Week 4 of the NFL.

(0:00- 1:31.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 4 of College Football with Nebraska coming up short vs. Michigan, Indiana destroying Illinois and Clemson losing again. Nathan gives Travis his Week 3 NFL Quiz. The final week of the MLB season with Detroit and Cleveland battling for the AL Central, Seattle winning the AL West and both Wild Card races yet to be decided. (1:31.40 - 2:41.14) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk college football. Nebraska vs. Michigan. A Week 5 preview with big games in the Big Ten (Penn St. vs. Oregon) and the SEC (Georgia vs. Alabama). Nathan makes his picks for Week 4 of the NFL.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings come from behind victory on Monday night at Chicago, defeating the Bears 27-24. A great Week 2 of College Football, South Dakota State with a two overtime win at Montana State, and the latest MLB playoff races. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and Stacken makes his NFL picks for Week 2.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 1 of the College Football season with three top 10 matchups. Trouble for Alabama and South Dakota State rolls past Sacramento State. Plus, the 2025 NFL season preview with playoff picks and Super Bowl predictions.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens give their picks fort he 2025 College Football season. Conference champions, playoff teams and national title picks. The NBA television schedule, MLB and the Twins new pitching strategy. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look at Week 0 with an Iowa State win over Kansas State. Conference, playoff and national title predictions. 

Nathan Stacken and Charlie Hildebrand continue their College Football preview looking at the Big 12 and the ACC.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the first week of the amateur baseball state tournament in Brandon, Nathan's trip to Target Field and the not too bad Minnesota Twins. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan continue their College Football preview with the SEC.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the MLB trade deadline the the new look Minnesota Twins. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the college football season and the Big Ten, MAC and Mountain West conferences.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the recent severe weather in South Dakota, Nathan's trip to Target Field, the MLB Trade Deadline and the death of Hulk Hogan.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2025 Open Championship with another dominant win from Scottie Scheffler. An exciting finish to the MLB All-Star Game. The Dodgers continue to struggle, while the Brewers and Blue Jays stay hot.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the MLB All-Star Game, look back at the first half of the baseball season and Cal Raleigh's HR Derby championship.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk South Dakota tornados and severe weather coverage. College sports news, the Twins dominated by Tarik Skubal and NBA free agency.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Game 7 between Oklahoma City and Indiana, along with the Tyrese Haliburton injury and the NBA Draft with Cooper Flagg going No. 1 to Dallas. LSU defeats Coastal Carolina in the College World Series. The Minnesota Twins continue to struggle. The emergence of SP Jacob Misiorowski for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk NBA Finals, the upcoming offseason, the U.S. Open, the College World Series and the struggling Minnesota Twins. Marcus Traxler joins Nathan for the final half hour to talk the Stanley Cup Finals and a repeat from the Florida Panthers.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the College World Series and the changes in the NCAA. Indiana and Oklahoma City tied 1-1 in the NBA Finals and Florida leading Edmonton in the Stanley Cup Finals. U.S. Open at Oakmont and the classic French Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The latest from MLB.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Upsets in the College Baseball Regions. Texas vs. Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series. Top 5 sports shows of all-time.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the Minnesota Twins hot stretch through the month of May. Will it last? Surprises through the first third of the MLB season. The NBA Playoffs with Indiana and Oklahoma City hold 3-1 series leads in the conference finals. What future holds for the Minnesota Timberwolves after two straight conference finals.

(0:00 - 1:24.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the upsets in the second road of the NBA Playoffs dominated by the road teams. Nathan is ready for NFL schedule release day and the Minnesota Twins put together a winning streak.(1:24.30 - 2:32.54) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap of first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and talk Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs with the Minnesota Timberwolves advancing past the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Reaction to the 2025 NFL Draft and the fall of Shedeur Sanders. Major League Baseball at the one month mark.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs and the latest baseball news. The 2025 NFL Mock Draft special with picks for all 32 first round selections.

(0:00 - 1:38.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk Rory McIlroy's dramatic win at the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam. Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava leaves for greener pastures (maybe?). The latest in MLB as the Twins continue to struggle and the Padres and Giants are off the hot starts. A preview of the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals picks. (1:38.00 - 2:34.39) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the latest transfer news in College Football.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the 2025 Final Four while looking back to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Plus a preview of the 2025 MLB season.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the South Dakota State's women's run in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The first two rounds of the men's tournament with a lack of upsets.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the Summit League tournament in Sioux Falls and take a look at the rest of College Basketball with conference tournament beginning and the final week of the regular season.

(0:00 - 1:26.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk College Basketball and what teams are trending in the right directions at the end of the regular season.(1:26.00 - 2:10.30) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the Four National hockey tournament with Canada defeating the U.S. in the finals in overtime and South Dakota State basketball heading into the Summit League Tournament.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the new NBA All-Star weekend, a deep dive into the top 10 of College Basketball with No. 1 Auburn winning at No. 2 Alabama, some late MLB HOT STOVE news and Stacken reacts to the NHL's Four Nations Tournament.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Super Bowl 59, a 40-22 win for the Philadelphia Eagles over the Kansas City Chiefs. The New York Jets move on from Aaron Rodgers. The NBA at the All-Star break. The week that was in College Basketball with No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama facing off on Saturday.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the Luke Doncic and Anthony Davis trade over the weekend, a preview of Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and an upset filled weekend of College Basketball.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, as well as the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. NFL coaching hires and the week of College Basketball.

(0:00 - 1:32.55) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk NFL Divisional Playoffs with Washington, Philadelphia, Buffalo and Kansas City advancing. Ohio State defeats Notre Dame for the College Football National Championship. The latest in College Basketball and the L.A. Dodgers continue to dominate the offseason.(1:32.55 - 2:18.35) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the College Football National Championship game and thoughts on the first years of the 12 team playoff. What changes need to be made.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings Wild Card Playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The rest of the weekend in the NFL Playoffs, the latest in College Basketball and the College Football Playoff Champion between Notre Dame and Ohio State. Plus, the first week of parenthood.

(0:00 - 1:30.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Vikings Week 18 loss at Detroit and the NFL Playoffs ahead. The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs and picks for the semifinals. The latest with South Dakota State football and new head coach Dan Jackson. Plus, the birth of Travis' first child, Rachel.(1:30.30 - 2:38.49) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the College Football Playoff. Reaction to the quarterfinals and picks for the semifinals.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look back at Week 15 of the NFL with Buffalo defeating Detroit and the Vikings winning on Monday night vs. the Bears. The FCS Playoff semifinals with South Dakota State at North Dakota State and South Dakota at Montana State. The first round of the College Football Playoff.

(0:00 - 2:13.15) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens break down the 12 team College Football Playoff. Vikings use a big fourth quarter to defeat the Falcons. Dan Campbell rolls the dice in the Lions win over the Packers. SDSU football rolls into the second round of the FCS Playoffs.(2:13.15 - 3:08.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to give his reaction to the 12 team College Football Playoff, preview the first round matchups, look back at the conference title games and talk Heisman Trophy.(3:08.00 - 3:18.46) Nathan recaps Week 14 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 15.

(0:00 - 1:53.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look back at a busy Thanksgiving week of College Basketball, top 10 losses during the final regular season of College Football and the Minnesota Vikings came back vs. the Arizona Cardinals. (1:53.30 - 2:52.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the final week of the College Football regular season, preview the conference title games and look ahead towards the playoffs. (2:52.00 - 3:04.19) Nathan recaps Week 13 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 14.

(0:00 - 1:45.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at a crazy weekend of college football, the Thanksgiving slate of college basketball, South Dakota State and the Vikings beat the Bears in overtime.(1:45.20 - 2:39.05) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the week of College Football with Alabama and Ole Miss taking their third loss. The final week of the college football regular season and the CFP rankings.(2:39.05 - 2:51.36) Nathan recaps Week 12 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 13.