FCS Football Talk

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FCS Football Talk is a weekly FCS podcast, presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Senior FCS Analyst Sam Herder hosts the show throughout the year. During the season, FCS Football Central Senior Editor Zach McKinnell joins as a co-host. In the offseason, Sam brings on guests from all around the FCS for in-depth conversations.

  1. 1D AGO

    Top Returning FCS Quarterbacks

    On this episode, Sam breaks down his top 25 returning FCS quarterbacks. The ranking in article form can be found here.

    32 min

  2. APR 23

    Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant

    On this episode, Sam is joined by Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant. They discuss: -Multiple Southland players as 2026 NFL Draft prospects -Player retention and the transfer portal -FCS playoff committee emphasizing D1 opponents -FCS Kickoff status  -Autonomy subdivision discussions  -Update on private equity and the FCS playoffs  -Update on FCS championship game bid process -And more

    23 min

  3. APR 23

    Top Returning FCS Running Backs

    On this episode, Sam breaks down his top 30 returning FCS running backs. The ranking in article form can be found here.

    29 min

  4. APR 8

    West Florida Broadcaster Will Kennedy Talks UWF’s DI Move

    On this episode, Sam is joined by West Florida broadcaster Will Kennedy. The two discuss UWF’s move to the FCS from D2, the football program’s rapid rise, the school’s investment in football, and more.

    30 min

  5. APR 2

    Biggest Offseason Questions for Montana, MSU, SDSU, USD, UND

    What are the biggest offseason questions for the Montana, Montana State, UND, USD, and SDSU football teams? We discuss one big-picture question for each program, and one on-field question for the 2026 season.

    53 min

  6. MAR 24

    News Bits: Playoff Committee Encouraging More D1 Opponents + Army-Navy Executive Order May Impact FCS + New DI Subdivision?

    On this episode, Sam goes solo and talks about changes to the FCS playoff at-large selection criteria, this season’s championship game date possibly being moved, an executive order protecting the Army-Navy game potentially impacting the FCS quarterfinals and Celebration Bowl, changes to the targeting rule, and a potentially new subdivision at the top of Division 1. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

    36 min

  7. MAR 18

    College Athletics Consultant KC Smurthwaite

    On this episode, Sam is joined by KC Smurthwaite, HERO Sports writer and a college athletics consultant  The two discuss topics like future outlooks for conferences like the UAC and Summit League, future realignment dominoes, the college football landscape, and private equity in the FCS playoffs. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

    53 min

  8. MAR 9

    Big-Picture Questions Ahead Of The 2026 FCS Season (w/ Timothy Rosario)

    On this episode, Sam is joined by Timothy Rosario, co-host of The Bluebloods on FCS Football Central. The two discuss: -Most surprising offseason headline -Big-picture questions ahead of the 2026 season -Is it Montana State vs. the field? -Who are some dark horses? -Can Illinois State keep its momentum going? -Who can take a step forward with impressive transfers? -And more The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

    50 min
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About

FCS Football Talk is a weekly FCS podcast, presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Senior FCS Analyst Sam Herder hosts the show throughout the year. During the season, FCS Football Central Senior Editor Zach McKinnell joins as a co-host. In the offseason, Sam brings on guests from all around the FCS for in-depth conversations.

Information

  • Creator
    HERO Sports
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    413
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright HERO Sports
  • Show Website
    FCS Football Talk

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