FCS Football Talk

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FCS Football Talk

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. 6 HR. AGO

    SDSU Faces Another Top 5 Team After Getting Knocked Off Its No. 1 Spot

    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss: -Big-picture outlook of NDSU beating SDSU and how it shapes the national title picture -Week 8 Three Game Balls and A Flag -How far should voters have dropped Villanova and Mercer after upset losses in Week 8? -Is Tommy Mellott a dark horse pick for the Walter Payton Award? -Week 9 previews: No. 24 WCU at No. 14 Mercer and No. 4 USD at No. 3 SDSU 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.

    1h 30m

  2. OCT 16

    The No. 1 vs. No. 2 Showdown Is Here

    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss: -Week 7 Three Game Balls and A Flag -Montana State gets a statement win, while North Alabama, Northern Colorado, and SFA pull off upset wins -Week 8 previews: An in-depth preview for No. 1 SDSU at No. 2 NDSU No. 16 Rhode Island at No. 24 New Hampshire implications Is Weber State at Sac State already a playoff elimination game? Is Mercer at Samford a trap game? Importance of McNeese at UIW in the Southland playoff race 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.

    1h 21m

  3. OCT 9

    Biggest FCS Midseason Questions

    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss: -Week 6 Three Game Balls and A Flag -What are the biggest midseason questions? 1. How good is Montana State? 2. Who has the best odds to win the FCS title? 3. What do we make of the CAA race? 4. Can a RB win the Walter Payton Award? -Week 7 previews No. 7 Idaho at No. 3 Montana State No. 24 North Arizona at No. 14 Montana 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.

    1h 5m

  4. OCT 2

    Ranked Matchups Continue Into Week 6

    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss: -Week 5 Three Game Balls and A Flag -Which team had the most impressive win in Week 5? -Week 6 previews: No. 7 North Dakota at No. 2 NDSU No. 18 Illinois State at No. 19 SIU No. 5 Central Arkansas at No. 16 ACU No. 25 NAU at No. 10 Idaho 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.

    53 min

  5. SEP 25

    How Open Is The FCS National Title Race?

    On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss: -Week 4 Three Game Balls and A Flag -No. 4 Montana’s comeback win over No. 24 Western Carolina -How open is the race for the FCS National Championship? -Week 5 previews: No. 12 Mercer at No. 23 Wofford No. 17 SIU at No. 5 South Dakota No. 2 NDSU at No. 18 Illinois State No. 19 Lamar at No. 7 Central Arkansas No. 4 Idaho at No. 14 UC Davis 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.

    54 min

  6. SEP 18

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

    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.

    1h 4m

  7. SEP 11

    Several Preseason-Ranked Teams Fall To 0-2, UND Upsets Montana, Week 3 Preview

    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.

    58 min

  8. SEP 4

    How To Gauge FCS-FBS Results + 2 Ranked Matchups Highlight Week 2

    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.

    1 hr
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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.

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  • Creator
    BetMGM
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    341
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    FCS Football Talk

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