The Carbondale Terriers bounced back from a devastating 49-7 blowout loss to Murphysboro in Week 1 with a massive 23-10 upset win over Mt. Vernon in Week 2.  Coach Bryan Lee talked about that turn around, what the focus leading in to the game with Mt. Vernon was, and this week's game against Collinsville on this week's Team of the Week Podcast.

Plenty to discuss on this week's episode of Sportsvoice including a big upset win for Carbondale over Mt. Vernon!  Plus Darren Kinnard stops in to run down Friday night's football games and what listeners can expect from the new River Radio Sports Central!

New Country Z100's Kent Zimmer caught up with part-time ARCA racer Ken Schrader and talked about the Du Quoin State Fair's upcoming ARCA race on Sunday night

The West Frankfort Redbirds were selected as the Team of the Week after their Week 1 victory at Massac County in a dominant 26-7 victory.  Head coach Brian Beery spoke with Matt Varney about the win and how the program is looking this season.

The Saluki football team opens the season at home Saturday against Austin Peay.  Matt Varney talked with head coach Nick Hill about a new wide receiver that is gaining buzz around the team and Saturday's opponent!

The morning after the first week of high school football, Mike Murphy, Scott Hudson, and Dave McKenzie broke some of the games down.  They also talked Cardinals baseball, the NFL storylines headed in to the season, Saluki football, and more!

Paxton Guy and Matt Varney were out at Saluki FanFest to help kickoff the Saluki Football season!  They spoke with Saluki coach Nick Hill, quarterback Nic Baker, new voice of the Salukis Luke Martin, and more as they primed fans up for the upcoming Saluki Football season!

Mike Murphy, Scott Hudson, and Dave McKenzie continued their countdown to the high school football season beginning on Saturday.  A pair of area schools had to cancel their varsity football seasons, Masyn Winn's Cardinal debut, the struggles Adam Wainwright is going through in his final season, and more!

Football season is nearly here!  Matt Varney and Mike Murphy got together the Saturday before the first football game this year and talked about how things look around Southern Illinois' high school football scene.  They talked with Benton head coach Justin Groves, Mt. Vernon head coach Dan Mings, Pinckneyville head coach Ryan Lott, and Johnston City head coach Todd Thomas!  Plus several other interviews with area coaches done with their play-by-play guys!  Listen in to get the scoop on several area teams and what the football season looks like before the season starts next Friday!

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Last week, Murphysboro coach Gary Carter met with the voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney, to take a look at the upcoming 2023 football season.  The two talked about how the program is pivoting after graduating a large majority of last year's offense and playmakers, the conference change to the SIRR Ohio Division, Murphysboro's experienced defense, and more!