JJ & Alex
JJ and Alex features unique takes on the sports news of the moment. Hosted by KSL TV's Jeremiah Jensen, an Emmy award-winning sports anchor and reporter who has been covering sports in Utah since October 2005, and Alex Kirry, a talk radio veteran who has covered BYU for more than a decade. Anything is up for grabs on the show, from the NFL and NBA (Utah Jazz), to the Utah Utes, BYU Cougars, Utah Stae Aggies and even prep sports. Never taking themselves too seriously, if there is a sports topic they love, they want you to hear about it on KSL Sports Zone.
You can hear JJ & Alex live on 97.5 FM or 1280 AM on weekdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Episodes
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FULL SHOW | Looking ahead to the NFL Conference Championship Weekend | Mitch Harper breaks down how BYU can live up to their Way Too Early expectations | Dominic Moore talks on the 3 game winning streak for the Utah Hockey Club ahead of rematch with Winnipeg + MORE
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 24, 2025.
- AFC and NFC Championship games
- Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports
- Dominic Moore, Utah Hockey Club TV Broadcast Analyst
- Utah 2nd in Big 12 when it comes to football value
- NFL Blitz: Texans firing OC Bobby Slowik after two seasons
- Utah Hockey Club on the road at the Winnipeg Jets
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HOUR 2 | Utah and BYU among Top 35 Most Valuable Football Programs | NFL Blitz: Texans firing OC Bobby Slowik after two seasons | Utah Hockey Club trying to continue their 3 game win streak
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Utah 2nd in Big 12 when it comes to football value
- NFL Blitz: Texans firing OC Bobby Slowik after two seasons
- Utah Hockey Club on the road at the Winnipeg Jets
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HOUR 1 | Looking ahead to the NFL Conference Championship Weekend | Mitch Harper breaks down how BYU can live up to their Way Too Early expectations | Dominic Moore talks on the 3 game winning streak for the Utah Hockey Club ahead of rematch with Winnipeg
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- AFC and NFC Championship games
- Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports
- Dominic Moore, Utah Hockey Club TV Broadcast Analyst
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Dominic Moore talks on the 3 game winning streak for the Utah Hockey Club ahead of rematch with Winnipeg
Dominic Moore, Utah Hockey Club TV Broadcast Analyst, joins the program to break down the current 3 game winning streak for the Utah Hockey Club.
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Mitch Harper breaks down how BYU can live up to their Way Too Early expectations and this BYU basketball team
Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports, joins the program to break down where media sees BYU heading into next season as well as BYU basketball.
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FULL SHOW | Jim Phillips wants to help the best teams of his ACC conference get to the playoff | Thurl Bailey reacts to a career high performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Jason Buck reflects on his time in the NFL ahead of the NFC/AFC Championship Games + MORE
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 23, 2025.
- ACC commissioner Jim Phillips has an idea to get more ACC teams into the playoff
- Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst
- Would You Rather?
- Jason Buck, former BYU defensive lineman and Super Bowl winner
- NFL Blitz: Liam Coen is ghosting the Buccaneers
- Utah Hockey Club facing off agaisnt the Minnesota Wild
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HOUR 2 | Jason Buck reflects on his time in the NFL ahead of the NFC/AFC Championship Games | NFL Blitz: Liam Coen might actually become the Jaguars next head coach | Utah Hockey Club start a road trip against the Minnesota Wild
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Jason Buck, former BYU defensive lineman and Super Bowl winner
- NFL Blitz: Liam Coen is ghosting the Buccaneers
- Utah Hockey Club facing off agaisnt the Minnesota Wild
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Jason Buck reflects on his time in the NFL ahead of the NFC/AFC Championship Games
Jason Buck, former BYU defensive lineman and Super Bowl winner, joins the program to reflect on his time in the NFL and winning a Super Bowl with Washington.
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HOUR 1 | Jim Phillips wants to help the best teams of his ACC conference get to the playoff | Thurl Bailey reacts to a career high performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Would You Rather?
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- ACC commissioner Jim Phillips has an idea to get more ACC teams into the playoff
- Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst
- Would You Rather?
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Thurl Bailey reacts to a career high performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against the Utah Jazz
Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst, joins the program to break down the Utah Jazz loss agaisnt Oklahoma City Thunder, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 54 points.
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FULL SHOW | Checking in on some final grades for all 134 College Football teams | First rounds of Mock Drafts have different number 1 overalls | Mike Folta talks on how Liam O'Brien's fight sparked the Utah Hockey Club + MORE
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 22, 2025.
- Final Grades for all 134 FBS teams
- Who will go number 1 overall? Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, or Shedeur Sanders?
- Would You Rather?
- Mike Folta, Utah Hockey Club Radio Play-by-Play
- NFL Blitz: Aaron Glenn will become the Jets' next head coach
- Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder
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HOUR 2 | Mike Folta talks on how Liam O'Brien's fight sparked the Utah Hockey Club | NFL Blitz: Aaron Glenn will be the next New York Jets head coach | Utah Jazz on the road to face west best Oklahoma City Thunder
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Mike Folta, Utah Hockey Club Radio Play-by-Play
- NFL Blitz: Aaron Glenn will become the Jets' next head coach
- Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder
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Mike Folta breaks down the upcoming contests at Minnesota and Winnipeg
Mike Folta, Utah Hockey Club Radio Play-by-Play, joins the program to break down the wins over the St Louis Blues and the Winneipeg Jets at Delta Center. He also dives into the upcoming tough road trip for the Utah Hockey Club, where they'll go back-to-back at Minnesota and Winnipeg.
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HOUR 1 | Checking in on some final grades for all 134 College Football teams | First rounds of Mock Drafts have different number 1 overalls | Would You Rather?
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Final Grades for all 134 FBS teams
- Who will go number 1 overall? Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, or Shedeur Sanders?
- Would You Rather?
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FULL SHOW | NFL Divisional Round Delivered with great match ups and an incredible upset | Ohio State continues their dominance to win a CFP National Championship | Cole Bagley breaks down the winning weekend from the Utah Hockey Club + MORE
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 21, 2025.
- NFL Divisional Round
- Utah Jazz loses twice in New Orleans
- Would You Rather?
- Ohio State wins the College Football National Championship
- Way Too Early look at 2025 Rankings
- 12 team playoff was an overall success?
- Cole Bagley, Utah Hockey Club insider for KSL Sports
- Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns complete a trade to consolidate draft picks
- NFL Blitz: Lions OC Ben Johnson joins the Chicago Bears
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HOUR 3 | Cole Bagley breaks down the winning weekend from the Utah Hockey Club | The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns complete a trade | NFL Blitz: Ben Johnson is heading to Chicago as the new Head Coach
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Cole Bagley, Utah Hockey Club insider for KSL Sports
- Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns complete a trade to consolidate draft picks
- NFL Blitz: Lions OC Ben Johnson joins the Chicago Bears
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Cole Bagley breaks down the big winning weekend from the Utah Hockey Club
Cole Bagley, Utah Hockey Club insider for KSL Sports, joins the program to talk about the wins over St Louis and Winnipeg
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HOUR 2 | Ohio State continues their dominance to win a CFP National Championship | Final AP Poll of the season has BYU lower than SMU, STILL | What changes need to be made to the College Football Playoffs?
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Ohio State wins the College Football National Championship
- Way Too Early look at 2025 Rankings
- 12 team playoff was an overall success?
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HOUR 1 | NFL Divisional Round Delivered with great match ups and an incredible upset | Utah Jazz now own the worst record in the Western Conference | Would You Rather?
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- NFL Divisional Round
- Utah Jazz loses twice in New Orleans
- Would You Rather?
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FULL SHOW | NFC Divisional Round has two sneaky great match ups this weekend | André Tourigny talks about the team effort and play improving, despite the recent losses | Utah Jazz are on the road at the New Orleans Pelicans in a battle for the bottom of the west + MORE
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 17, 2025.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- NFC Divisional Preview
- Commanders-Lions; Rams-Eagles
- Would You Rather?
- André Tourigny, Utah Hockey Club head coach
- NFL Blitz: Coaching Carousel has to stop recycling the same coaches
- Utah Jazz taking on the New Orleans Pelicans
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HOUR 2 | André Tourigny talks about the team effort and play improving, despite the recent losses | NFL Blitz: Coaching Carousel has to stop recycling the same coaches | Utah Jazz are on the road at the New Orleans Pelicans in a battle for the bottom of the west
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- André Tourigny, Utah Hockey Club head coach
- NFL Blitz: Coaching Carousel has to stop recycling the same coaches
- Utah Jazz taking on the New Orleans Pelicans
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André Tourigny talks about the team effort and play improving, despite the recent losses
André Tourigny, Utah Hockey Club head coach, joins the program to break down the recent slump for the Utah Hockey Club and the team performances, despite the losses.
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HOUR 1 | NFC Divisional Round has two sneaky great match ups this weekend | Commanders and Rams are not as big underdogs as the odds say | Would You Rather?
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- NFC Divisional Preview
- Commanders-Lions; Rams-Eagles
- Would You Rather?
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FULL SHOW | Taking a look ahead to the AFC Divisional match ups this weekend | Thurl Bailey has high praise for the growth of Isaiah Collier | Chris Vannini helps break down the CFP National Championship and what's to come in College Football + MORE
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 16, 2025.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- AFC Divisional Preview
- Texans-Chiefs; Ravens-Bills
- Would You Rather?
- Remembering Bob Uecker
- Utah Hockey Club looking to break the slump at home
- Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst
- Chris Vannini, College Football Writer for The Athletic
- NFL Blitz: Is Coach Prime interested in the Cowboys job?
- Best and Worst of the Day
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HOUR 3 | Chris Vannini helps break down the CFP National Championship and what's to come in College Football | NFL Blitz: Coach Prime and the Cowboys, a match made in heaven | Best and Worst of the Day
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- Chris Vannini, College Football Writer for The Athletic
- NFL Blitz: Is Coach Prime interested in the Cowboys job?
- Best and Worst of the Day
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Chris Vannini helps break down the CFP National Championship and what's to come in College Football
Chris Vannini, College Football Writer for The Athletic, joins the program to preview Notre Dame and Ohio State, as well as give the latest in potential changes to college football.
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HOUR 2 | Remembering "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker | Utah Hockey Club in action against the New York Rangers | Thurl Bailey has high praise for the growth of Isaiah Collier
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- Remembering Bob Uecker
- Utah Hockey Club looking to break the slump at home
- Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst
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Thurl Bailey says mistakes are the best way for the rookies to learn
Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst, joins the program to share high praise for Isaiah Collier and how the rookies are growing learning from mistakes.
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HOUR 1 | Texans just might surprise the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round | Ravens-Bills will be an all time match up with the MVP on the line | Would You Rather?
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- AFC Divisional Preview
- Texans-Chiefs; Ravens-Bills
- Would You Rather?
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HOUR 3 | Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley breaks down the defense | NFL Blitz: Browns and Cleveland are going to court over new stadium | Best and Worst of the Day
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- Morgan Scalley Press Conference
- NFL Blitz: Colts are heading to Berlin to start 2025 season
- Best and Worst of the Day
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HOUR 1 | Breaking down Kyle Whittingham's press conference; what are the takeaways? | Utah Jazz back in action tonight as the Charlotte Hornets come to town | Would You Rather?
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Stevenson Sylvester filling in for Alex Kirry
- Biggest Takeaways from Kyle Whittingham's press conference
- Utah Jazz host the Hornets
- Would You Rather?
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FULL SHOW | Jason Beck is introduced to the media while clarity on Cam Rising's future is provided | Travis Yost breaks down recent slump from the Utah Hockey Club, and previews the Montreal Canadiens | Ben Anderson breaks down what he's seen from the development in the young guys + MORE
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 14, 2025.
- Utah Football holds a press conference to answer the questions everyone's been asking
- FBS Coaches vote to approve a shorter singular transfer portal period
- Would You Rather?
- Travis Yost, NHL writer for TSN
- Top 10 CFP National Championship teams
- ESPN posted an article with a hyperlink to the Arizona Coyotes
- Ben Anderson, Utah Jazz Insider for KSL Sports and host of Jake and Ben
- NFL Blitz: Sam Darnold crumbles under the MNF lights
- Best and Worst of the Day
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HOUR 3 | Ben Anderson breaks down what he's seen from the development in the young guys | NFL Blitz: Sam Darnold might have played himself out of money | Best and Worst of the Day
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Ben Anderson, Utah Jazz Insider for KSL Sports and host of Jake and Ben
- NFL Blitz: Sam Darnold crumbles under the MNF lights
- Best and Worst of the Day
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Ben Anderson talks about the improving last few games of the Utah Jazz rookie's and young guys
Ben Anderson, Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and host of Jake and Ben, joins the program to break down what he has seen from the rookies and the step forward they've taken in the last few weeks.
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HOUR 2 | Travis Yost breaks down recent slump from the Utah Hockey Club, and previews the Montreal Canadiens | Ranking the Top 10 CFP National Championship Teams | Seems like ESPN forgot that the Utah Hockey Club was a thing
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Travis Yost, NHL writer for TSN
- Top 10 CFP National Championship teams
- ESPN posted an article with a hyperlink to the Arizona Coyotes
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HOUR 1 | Jason Beck is introduced to the media while clarity on Cam Rising's future is provided | FBS Coaches vote to add regulations to the transfer portal | Would You Rather?
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Utah Football holds a press conference to answer the questions everyone's been asking
- FBS Coaches vote to approve a shorter singular transfer portal period
- Would You Rather?
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FULL SHOW | ESPN has high hopes for Devon Dampier as a great fit for Utah | Cole Bagley tries to make sense on the recent Utah Hockey Club slump | The CFP National Championship is Set: Ohio State-Notre Dame + MORE
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 13, 2025.
- NFL Wild Card Weekend
- Devon Dampier ranked 2nd among transfer portal QBs
- Weekend Warriors
- Cole Bagley, Utah Hockey Club insider for KSL Sports
- Sucks to Be YOU!
- Utah State are 6-0 in conference play as they rise in the AP rankings
- Notre Dame and Ohio State showdown for a National Championship
- NFL Blitz: What happens to Russell Wilson
- Best and Worst of the Day
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HOUR 3 | The CFP National Championship is Set: Ohio State-Notre Dame | NFL Blitz: Mike Vrabel tabbed as the new Patriots head coach | Best and Worst of the Day
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Notre Dame and Ohio State showdown for a National Championship
- NFL Blitz: What happens to Russell Wilson
- Best and Worst of the Day
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HOUR 2 | Cole Bagley tries to make sense on the recent Utah Hockey Club slump | Sucks to Be You! | Utah State continues to roll in Mountain West Play
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Cole Bagley, Utah Hockey Club insider for KSL Sports
- Sucks to Be YOU!
- Utah State are 6-0 in conference play as they rise in the AP rankings
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Cole Bagley breaks down the loss to the Islanders and tries to make sense of the recent slump
Cole Bagley, Utah Hockey Club insider for KSL Sports, joins the program to break down why the Utah Hockey Club has fallen into a slump recently, winning just 2 of last 10 games.
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HOUR 1 | NFL Wild Card weekend has come and gone, did the games live up to the hype? | ESPN has high hopes for Devon Dampier as a great fit for Utah | Weekend Warriors
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- NFL Wild Card Weekend
- Devon Dampier ranked 2nd among transfer portal QBs
- Weekend Warriors
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FULL SHOW | Bryan Fischer talks Notre Dame taking down Penn State and what to watch with Ohio State-Texas | Utah Jazz fall to Miami at home, get set for a back to back over the weekend | Curtis Pashelka breaks down the San Jose Sharks ahead of their face off against Utah Hockey Club
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 10, 2025.
- Bryan Fischer, College Football Writer for Sports Illustrated
- Would Notre Dame be where they are if they didn't lose to NIU
- Would You Rather?
- CFP Semifinals breakdown and NFL Wild Card Weekend
- Utah Jazz are on the road to the Suns before welcoming in the Nets
- Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther is out with a lower body injury
- Curtis Pashelka, covering the San Jose Sharks for Bay Area News Group
- NFL Blitz; Vikings-Rams moved to Arizona amid LA fires
- Best and Worst of the Day
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HOUR 3 | Curtis Pashelka breaks down the San Jose Sharks ahead of their face off against Utah Hockey Club | NFL Blitz: All Pro team for the 2024 revealed | Best and Worst of the Day
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Curtis Pashelka, covering the San Jose Sharks for Bay Area News Group
- NFL Blitz; Vikings-Rams moved to Arizona amid LA fires
- Best and Worst of the Day
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Curtis Pashelka breaks down the San Jose Sharks ahead of their match up with the Utah Hockey Club
Curtis Pashelka, covering the San Jose Sharks for Bay Area News Group, joins the program to share his insight into the San Jose Sharks ahead of the game against the Utah Hockey Club.
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HOUR 2 | How does Ohio State make it through Texas for a spot in the National Championship | Utah Jazz fall to Miami at home, get set for a back to back over the weekend | Dylan Guenther out indefinitely with a lower body injury
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- CFP Semifinals breakdown and NFL Wild Card Weekend
- Utah Jazz are on the road to the Suns before welcoming in the Nets
- Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther is out with a lower body injury
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HOUR 1 | Bryan Fischer talks Notre Dame taking down Penn State and what to watch with Ohio State-Texas | Notre Dame's loss to Northern Illinois lead them to their success | Would You Rather?
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Bryan Fischer, College Football Writer for Sports Illustrated
- Would Notre Dame be where they are if they didn't lose to NIU
- Would You Rather?
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Bryan Fischer reacts to the Fighting Irish heading to the CFP National Championship
Bryan Fischer, college football writer for Sports Illustrated, joins to program to break down Notre Dame's win over Penn State, previews Ohio State-Texas, and talks college football.
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FULL SHOW | Notre Dame and Penn State get ready to clash for a spot in the National Championship | Thurl Bailey reacts to Trae Young's half court winner and the recent surge from the Jazz | Mitch Harper breaks down the Way Too Early Big 12 Power Rankings from KSL Sports
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 9, 2025
- CFP Semifinals + QB Carson Beck jumps into transfer portal
- André Tourigny, Utah Hockey Club head coach
- Would You Rather?
- Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst
- Former Boise State OC Dirk Koetter talks tampering from Oregon
- Which NBA player has the best contract value for his bargain?
- BYU Insider Mitch Harper starts off the year with Big 12 power rankings for 2025
- NFL Blitz
- Best and Worst
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HOUR 3 | Mitch Harper reveals and breaks down his way way way way too early Big 12 power rankings | NFL Blitz | Best and Worst
Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry
- BYU Insider Mitch Harper starts off the year with Big 12 power rankings for 2025
- NFL Blitz
- Best and Worst
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Mitch Harper breaks down the Way Too Early Big 12 Power Rankings from KSL Sports
Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports, joins the program to break down the Way Too early Big 12 power rankings with JJ & Alex.
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HOUR 2 | Thurl Bailey reacts to Trae Young's half court winner and the recent surge from the Jazz | Former Boise State OC wants to bring attention to the tampering in College Football | Which NBA player has the best contract value for his bargain?
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.
- Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst
- Former Boise State OC Dirk Koetter talks tampering from Oregon
- Which NBA player has the best contract value for his bargain?
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Thurl Bailey reacts to the Trae Young half court winner against the Utah Jazz
Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst, joins the program to discuss the recent surge from the Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler and Brice Sensabaugh, and reacts to the Trae Young half court winner from the Atlanta Hawks.