Midwestern colleges and universities are making waves in the college esports world. Teams like Northwood are winning Overwatch tournaments. Akron, Ohio State, and Mizzou are some of the best Rocket League teams in the land. And more and more programs are starting in the region. Minnesota State University is the next institution to throw its name into the esports hat. We got a chance to talk to Jacquie Lamm, the head esports coach for MSU, on what it's been like starting a program post-COVID and how they plan to compete.

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Midwestern colleges and universities are making waves in the college esports world. Teams like Northwood are winning Overwatch tournaments. Akron, Ohio State, and Mizzou are some of the best Rocket League teams in the land. And more and more programs are starting in the region. Minnesota State University is the next institution to throw its name into the esports hat. We got a chance to talk to Jacquie Lamm, the head esports coach for MSU, on what it's been like starting a program post-COVID and how they plan to compete.
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Your weekly update on collegiate esports & video gaming—by students, for students. From varsity and club esports tournaments to college curriculums focused on gaming, CheckpointXP On Campus delivers more than just stats and scores.

The cultural impact of video gaming is undeniable and its explosion on college campuses across the country is affecting sports, entertainment and college life.

Our team of professional and student journalists takes you behind the scenes to hear from players, coaches, students, fans and thought leaders.  We cover big tournaments, team training regimens, school rivalries, scouting reports, pro recruitment news and more.  

Whether you’re a novice or hard-core player, studying game development or marketing, CheckpointXP On Campus is your home for collegiate esports news and this exciting cultural phenomenon.

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Your weekly update on collegiate esports &amp; video gaming&mdash;by students, for students. From varsity and club esports tournaments to college curriculums focused on gaming, CheckpointXP On Campus delivers more than just stats and scores.
The cultural impact of video gaming is undeniable and its explosion on college campuses across the country is affecting sports, entertainment and college life.
Our team of professional and student journalists takes you behind the scenes to hear from players, coaches, students, fans and thought leaders. &nbsp;We cover big tournaments, team training regimens, school rivalries, scouting reports, pro recruitment news and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re a novice or hard-core player, studying game development or marketing,&nbsp;CheckpointXP&nbsp;On&nbsp;Campus&nbsp;is your home for collegiate&nbsp;esports&nbsp;news and this exciting cultural phenomenon.
Let&rsquo;s Play.

CheckpointXP On Campus Podcast

CHECKPOINTXP ON CAMPUS with student hosts from UNLV, we partner with schools, clubs and collegiate programs across the country to talk about everything from scholarship to curriculum to life on campus; mixing news, interviews, opinion and lots of fun. 

CHECKPOINTXP ON CAMPUS with student hosts from UNLV, we partner with schools, clubs and collegiate programs across the country to talk about everything from scholarship to curriculum to life on campus; mixing news, interviews, opinion and lots of fun.&nbsp;

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