We're back! Happy New Years from Studio A.

This week on All American Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans highlight the 5 wins from the American in Bowl Games along with speaking on the American's 2nd appearance in the College Football Playoff. It is also a trnasition episode as we turen the page to basketball season as conference play is underway.

Finishing the season on a high note was North Texas with a program record 12-wins and it's 1st bowl win since 2013. The Mean Green has all their stars in the lineup and contributing as they won the New Mexico Bowl over San Diego State.

Navy took care of business over former American foe Cincinnati to get their 21st win of the last 2 year and their 3rd 11-win season in program history. Sending a highly decorated Senior Class out on a high note.

For the 1st time since 2013 East Carolina has hit the 9 win mark and a dominant defensive effort to win the Military Bowl against Pitt.

UTSA continued the trend of winning season under Jeff Traylor with their 6th straight after a big win over FIU to mark their 3rd stragiht bowl win as well.

Lastly Army improved to 6-1 under Jeff Monken in bowl games after a 41-10 win over UConn. The Black Knights run game was fantastic and they even had to run after their coach to douse him with Gatorade after the win.

Maria and Kyle look back at the season that was across the American which was highlighted by many teams being ranked, a 2nd CFP appearance, a multitude of wins over Power 4 teams and 5 teams that finished with 9+ wins and another who had 8. They also highlight how the Power 4 schools have reached into the American for player and coaches showing how strong the conference is.

It's time for the Hardwood! Conference play in Men's and Women's Basketball officially kicked off last week. Turning the page to hoops Maria and Kyel discuss their first impressions on both sides. They look how wide open the league is on both sides. They also discuss the new tournament format for this season where only 10 of 13 teams qualify and the higher seeds are protected each round. All that means is the regular season is even more important than ever.

Lastly Maria and Kyle break down the top plays of the week across the American. All 5 plays come via the basketball court including sweet passes, impressive dunks to start overtime and Buzzer Beaters including one that won a double overtime thriller