Episodes

  • Thunderbird Coaches Show Episode 15 with Lyle Santos
    Nov 26 2024

    This season's final episode features Lyle Santos. He joins Coach DeLane Fitzgerald and Jon Smith to discuss the Battle for the Axe and his future plans. Next Up As the Thunderbirds season comes to a close, coaches are turning their attention to finding the next top T-Birds! A signing day event will be held on campus on December 5th at 6:30 p.m. Stay tuned to recruiting to the SUU social media pages to stay up to date on the 2025 roster. Tickets Single-game tickets are now available! Get yours today by visiting tbirdtickets.com. Follow Us For all the latest on Southern Utah football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. Donate Consider donating today to support Thunderbird athletics. To learn more about how you can help, click on the donate tab at suutbirds.com

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    31 mins
  • Thunderbird Coaches Show Episode 14 with Niko Alailefaleula and Tevita Fuimaono
    Nov 19 2024

    On today's episode of the Thunderbird Coaches Show, Coach Fitzgerald and host Jon Smith are joined by Niko Alailefaleula and Tevita Fuimaono. They discuss the 38-31 win against Central Arkansas and this week's Battle for the Axe! Next Up The Thunderbirds are back in Cedar City for the final regular season game of the 2024 campaign. Southern Utah will take on Utah Tech in the Battle for the Axe on Saturday, November 23, in Eccles Coliseum. The game will kick off at 1:00 p.m. MT and will be available to stream on ESPN+. Tickets Single-game tickets are now available! Get yours today by visiting tbirdtickets.com. Follow Us For all the latest on Southern Utah football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. Donate Consider donating today to support Thunderbird athletics. To learn more about how you can help, click on the donate tab at suutbirds.com

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    36 mins
  • Thunderbird Coaches Show Episode 13 with Trent Whalen
    Nov 12 2024

    On today's episode of the Thunderbird Coaches Show, Coach Fitzgerald and host Jon Smith are joined by linebacker Trent Whalen. They discuss the win against North Alabama and the upcoming game with Central Arkansas. Next Up The Thunderbirds will head back out on the road this week as they take on the Central Arkansas Bears. The game will take place on November 16 and kicks off at 3:00 p.m. MT. You can watch it live on ESPN+. Tickets Single-game tickets are now available! Get yours today by visiting tbirdtickets.com. Follow Us For all the latest on Southern Utah football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. Donate Consider donating today to support Thunderbird athletics. To learn more about how you can help, click on the donate tab at suutbirds.com

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    24 mins
  • Thunderbird Coaches Show Episode 12 with Payton Payne
    Nov 5 2024

    This week on the Thunderbird Coaches Show, Coach Fitzgerald and Jon Smith are joined by Payton Payne, who tallied four tackles in last week's tough battle at Abilene Christian. They talk about the trip to Texas and the upcoming home game against North Alabama. Next Up The Thunderbirds will return to Eccles Coliseum this weekend as they take on North Alabama. The game will take place on Saturday, November 9, and kicks off at 1:00 p.m. MT. You can watch it live on ESPN+. Tickets Single-game tickets are now available! Get yours today by visiting tbirdtickets.com. Follow Us For all the latest on Southern Utah football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. Donate Consider donating today to support Thunderbird athletics. To learn more about how you can help, click on the donate tab at suutbirds.com

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    29 mins
  • Thunderbird Coaches Show Episode 11 with Lando Brown
    Oct 28 2024

    This week on the Thunderbird Coaches Show, Coach Fitzgerald and Jon Smith are joined by Lando Brown. The hard-hitting defensive end talks about the win at West Georgia, and we preview the upcoming game at Abilene Christian. Next Up The Thunderbirds will be on the road again this week, traveling to Abilene, Texas, to take on the Wildcats in a UAC battle. The game will take place on November 2 and kicks off at 2:00 p.m. MT. You can watch it live on ESPN+. Tickets Season tickets, mini packages, and single-game tickets are now available! Get yours today by visiting tbirdtickets.com. Follow Us For all the latest on Southern Utah football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. Donate Consider donating today to support Thunderbird athletics. To learn more about how you can help, click on the donate tab at suutbirds.com

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    31 mins
  • Episode 10 with Jackson Berry
    Oct 21 2024

    This week on the Thunderbird Coaches Show, Coach Fitzgerald and Jon Smith are joined by Jackson Berry. QB1 talks about the bye week and how he came to be at SUU before previewing the matchup with West Georgia. Next Up The Thunderbirds will travel to West Georgia to take on the Wolves in a UAC conference showdown this week. The game will take place on October 26 and kick off at noon MT. You can watch it live on ESPN+. Tickets Season tickets, mini packages, and single-game tickets are now available! Get yours today by visiting tbirdtickets.com. Follow Us For all the latest on Southern Utah football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. Donate Consider donating today to support Thunderbird athletics. To learn more about how you can help, click on the donate tab at suutbirds.com

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    30 mins
  • Thunderbird Coaches Show Episode 9 With Josh Acord and Chase Merrell
    Oct 15 2024

    This week on the Thunderbird Coaches Show, Coach Fitzgerald and Jon Smith are joined by Josh Acord and Chase Merrell to talk about the Homecoming win against Eastern Kentucky and the upcoming bye week. Next Up The Thunderbirds will be on bye this week before traveling to West Georgia to take on the Wolves in a UAC conference showdown. The game will take place on October 26 and kicks off at noon MT. You can watch it live on ESPN+. Tickets Season tickets, mini packages, and single-game tickets are now available! Get yours today by visiting tbirdtickets.com. Follow Us For all the latest on Southern Utah football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. Donate Consider donating today to support Thunderbird athletics. To learn more about how you can help, click on the donate tab at suutbirds.com

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    35 mins
  • Thunderbird Coaches Show Episode 8 with Gabe Nunez
    Oct 7 2024

    This week on the Thunderbird Coaches Show, Coach Fitzgerald and guest host Spencer McLaughlin are joined by wide receiver Gabe Nunez as they discuss last week's tough loss to Tarleton State and the upcoming Homecoming game against Eastern Kentucky. Next Up The Thunderbirds will celebrate Homecoming week with another home game at Eccles Coliseum. On Saturday, October 12th, they will take on Eastern Kentucky. The Game will kick off at 2:00 p.m. MT and will be available to stream on ESPN+. Tickets Season tickets, mini packages, and single-game tickets are now available! Get yours today by visiting tbirdtickets.com. Follow Us For all the latest on Southern Utah football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. Donate Consider donating today to support Thunderbird athletics. To learn more about how you can help, click on the donate tab at suutbirds.com

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    30 mins