Episodes

  • Mixed Performances By Top 5 Teams, Realignment Talk, Week 4 Preview

    Mixed Performances By Top 5 Teams, Realignment Talk, Week 4 Preview
    Sep 18 2024
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
    -Week 3 Three Game Balls and A Flag
    -Southern Illinois & Idaho win statement games against ranked opponents
    -Should we be concerned about North Dakota State’s defense after struggling against ETSU?
    -Will the recent conference realignment impact the FCS?
    -South Dakota State, North Dakota State, and Villanova look unimpressive in Week 3 wins…How should we view these wins?
    -Week 4 previews: No. 24 Western Carolina at No. 9 Montana, No. 21 SEMO at No. 7 Southern Illinois, and No. 4 Idaho at No. 19 Abilene Christian
    -Other FCS matchups to watch in Week 4
    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Several Preseason-Ranked Teams Fall To 0-2, UND Upsets Montana, Week 3 Preview

    Several Preseason-Ranked Teams Fall To 0-2, UND Upsets Montana, Week 3 Preview
    Sep 11 2024
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:

    -Week 2 Three Game Balls and A Flag
    -No. 23 North Dakota’s win over No. 4 Montana
    -No. 1 South Dakota State’s statement win against No. 12 Incarnate Word
    -How do we view South Dakota State and Montana after two weeks?
    -Multiple preseason-ranked programs fall to 0-2
    -Week 3 previews: No. 17 UAlbany at No. 4 Idaho, No. 23 Mercer at No. 14 Chattanooga, No. 12 UIW at No. 9 Southern Illinois, No. 24 Nicholls at No. 11 Sacramento State
    -Other FCS matchups to watch in Week 3

    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.
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    58 mins
  • How To Gauge FCS-FBS Results + 2 Ranked Matchups Highlight Week 2

    How To Gauge FCS-FBS Results + 2 Ranked Matchups Highlight Week 2
    Sep 4 2024
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:

    -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 1
    -NDSU’s battle against Colorado
    -No. 6 Villanova’s win over No. 25 Youngstown State
    -Missed opportunities for FCS programs to pull off FBS upsets
    -No. 12 UIW at No. 1 SDSU will tell us a lot about both teams
    -Can No. 23 North Dakota pull off the upset against No. 3 Montana?
    -Other FCS matchups to watch in Week 2

    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.
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    1 hr
  • Montana State Gets FBS Win + NDSU, SDSU Take On P4 Opponents

    Montana State Gets FBS Win + NDSU, SDSU Take On P4 Opponents
    Aug 28 2024
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:

    -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 0
    -Montana State’s FBS win
    -NDSU-Colorado preview
    -SDSU-Oklahoma State preview
    -Youngstown State-Villanova preview
    -Intriguing Week 1 FCS-FBS matchups

    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Top FCS Storylines + Week 0 Preview

    Top FCS Storylines + Week 0 Preview
    Aug 21 2024
    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:

    -Top 2024 storylines

    -FCS playoff seeds increasing to 16

    -The FCS championship game moving to Monday night

    -Week 0 preview
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • A Wide-Ranging FCS Conversation w/ Brian McLaughlin

    A Wide-Ranging FCS Conversation w/ Brian McLaughlin
    Aug 8 2024
    On this episode, Sam is reunited with Brian McLaughlin. The two go on a wide-ranging conversation, including discussing the FCS level, what has changed, and if more changes could be coming.
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    56 mins
  • 1-on-1 With SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross

    1-on-1 With SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross
    Jul 22 2024
    On this episode, Sam is joined by Commissioner Michael Cross at SoCon Media Day. The two discuss:
    -His first year on the job
    -Challenges for mid-majors
    -How the SoCon/FCS fits into the future of college football
    -Facilities, scholarships, and revenue-sharing
    -Conference membership
    -SoCon rising in the FCS ranks
    -And more
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    27 mins
  • Furman Preview w/ Cole Neely – Will Furman Continue Its National Rise?

    Furman Preview w/ Cole Neely – Will Furman Continue Its National Rise?
    Jul 19 2024
    On this episode, Sam is joined by Cole Neely, former Furman football player and current TV analyst, to preview the Paladins.
    The two discuss:
    -Last year's memorable run
    -2024 expectations
    -QB Carson Jones
    -Offensive question marks
    -Defensive holes to fill
    -High school recruiting
    -SoCon gaining more respect
    -thoughts on the FCS landscape
    -And more
    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.
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    45 mins