321 episodes

Sam Herder shares his FCS analysis, predictions, thoughts, and ramblings on the FCS Football Talk podcast, presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. He also brings on offseason guests from all around the FCS for in-depth conversations.

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    • 4.8 • 121 Ratings

Sam Herder shares his FCS analysis, predictions, thoughts, and ramblings on the FCS Football Talk podcast, presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. He also brings on offseason guests from all around the FCS for in-depth conversations.

    Montana Preview: Griz Reloading For Another Run w/ Colter Nuanez

    Montana Preview: Griz Reloading For Another Run w/ Colter Nuanez

    On this episode, Sam is joined by Montana football analyst Colter Nuanez.
    The two discuss:
    -Montana fandom at a fever pitch after the national title game appearance 
    -Bobby Hauck's contract
    -Biggest question for the 2024 Montana football team
    -Starting QB situation
    -How good can the offense be?
    -How the defense looks to reload
    -Impact transfers
    -Will Montana take another step toward winning a national title?
    -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.

    • 40 min
    SDSU Preview: Can The Jacks 3-Peat? w/ Matt Zimmer

    SDSU Preview: Can The Jacks 3-Peat? w/ Matt Zimmer

    On this episode, Sam is joined by South Dakota State beat writer Matt Zimmer.
    The two discuss:
    -Mark Gronowski returning?
    -Biggest questions for SDSU in 2024
    -Who are the new weapons on offense?
    -How good can the defense be?
    -New offensive coordinator
    -SDSU's NIL collective
    -SDSU's chances at a 3-peat
    -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.

    • 31 min
    Patty Viverito Discusses MVFC Multimedia Deal, FCS Playoff Changes, D1 Football Landscape + More

    Patty Viverito Discusses MVFC Multimedia Deal, FCS Playoff Changes, D1 Football Landscape + More

    On this episode, Sam is joined by Missouri Valley Football Conference commissioner Patty Viverito.
    The two discuss:
    -MVFC's new multimedia deal that will include national TV
    -push to seed more teams in the 24-team FCS playoff bracket
    -FCS Oversight Committee and its top discussion points
    -transfer portal
    -future of D1 football and where the MVFC fits in
    -potential employee model in college athletics
    -what she's most optimistic about for the future of the MVFC

    • 28 min
    FCS-G5 BS Session In Indy w/ Colton Pool

    FCS-G5 BS Session In Indy w/ Colton Pool

    On this episode, Sam records a podcast in Indianapolis alongside HERO Sports’ G5 national writer Colton Pool.
    The two are in Indy for the NFL Combine. And they hit record to BS about the combine, what covering the G5 is like compared to the FCS, the similarities of the G5 and the FCS, if NDSU will ever get an FBS invite, the future of the CFP, will the G5/top-of-FCS merger ever happen, college athlete employment, 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.

    • 51 min
    Discussing Delaware's Decision To Go FBS w/ Daniel Steenkamer

    Discussing Delaware's Decision To Go FBS w/ Daniel Steenkamer

    On this episode, Sam is joined by HERO Sports contributor Daniel Steenkamer to discuss Delaware's decision to move to the FBS.
    They discuss what went into the decision, if Delaware's view toward CUSA changed, how the CAA's membership movement impacted the decision, how Delaware fans feel about the move, 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.

    • 52 min
    FCS, DI-AAA Leaders Chart A Path Forward In Changing D1 Landscape w/ Ryan Ivey

    FCS, DI-AAA Leaders Chart A Path Forward In Changing D1 Landscape w/ Ryan Ivey

    On this episode, Sam sits down with Stephen F. Austin Director of Athletics Ryan Ivey. He is the co-chair of a working group made up of administrators from the FCS and Division I-AAA to help “redefine and actualize their distinctive role and value within Division I athletics and to chart a path for the future.”
    Sam and Ryan discuss:
    -the goal of this working group
    -how mid-majors want to fit into the future D1 landscape
    -what an employee model in D1 sports would mean for mid-majors
    -the importance of access to championships for mid-majors
    -restructuring of D1 football
    -the future of the FCS
    -the future of the United Athletic Conference
    -plus more topics

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
121 Ratings

121 Ratings

Tessa-Savannah ,

FCS Podcast—Sam

Knowledgeable, unbiased. Great content. Like the passion. Fully invested in FCS football. I am interested in FCS recruiting also. Would like to see more players accept FCS scholarships over excess P5 PWO’s.

FlyPixel ,

Great FCS coverage by Sam Herder.

Sam does a great job covering the FCS. I especially enjoy the MVFC and Big Sky coverage.

gators2011 ,

The Finest Of The FCS

Sam provides the best FCS content around.

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