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PODCAST: Who Will Qualify for Nationals? 2026 NCAA XC Kolas Calculations!
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett and Ben open up the show by discussing the NCAA's recent legal win which shuts down the possibility of certain veteran athletes gaining extra eligibility.
That, of course, leads into in-depth analysis and predictions for the upcoming NCAA XC Regional Championships! The guy break down numerous national qualifying scenarios.
On the men's side, Ben and Garrett highlight bubble teams such as Michigan, Princeton, Gonzaga, Duke, Furman and more, while on the women's side, they discuss Michigan, Indiana, Stanford, UConn, Minnesota, SMU, Tulane and others!
With so many possible caveats and outcomes to consider, Ben and Garrett make sure to highlight the teams and regions to monitor for this Friday.
Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(1:25) NCAA Wins Appeal to Deny Extra Eligibility to Certain Athletes
(4:52) Men's NCAA XC Qualifying Calculations
(25:48) Women's NCAA XC Qualifying Calculations
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