FCS Football Talk
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsSam 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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Episodes
UAlbany Preview w/ Daniel Steenkamer: Great Danes Looking To Reload
May 10, 2024 17:33 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this episode, Sam is joined by CAA writer Daniel Steenkamer to preview UAlbany. The two discuss: -UAlbany's rise last year -The departures and transfer additions -QB battle -Defense rebuilding -Recruiting -2024 schedule thoughts -And more The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit herosports.com for FCS coverage and sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.
NDSU Preview w/ Sam Neidermann: Bison Look Championship Caliber Entering 2024
May 01, 2024 23:34 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBOn this episode, Sam is joined by NDSU radio play-by-play announcer Sam Neidermann The two discuss: -the energy around NDSU football this offseason -new head coach Tim Polasek -Eli Green entering the portal -NDSU's offense -Can the defense elevate its play? -Colorado matchup -NDSU's national title chances -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.
Montana Preview: Griz Reloading For Another Run w/ Colter Nuanez
April 18, 2024 21:26 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn 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://hero...
SDSU Preview: Can The Jacks 3-Peat? w/ Matt Zimmer
April 12, 2024 19:49 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOn 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.
Patty Viverito Discusses MVFC Multimedia Deal, FCS Playoff Changes, D1 Football Landscape + More
April 10, 2024 01:29 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBOn 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
FCS-G5 BS Session In Indy w/ Colton Pool
March 02, 2024 17:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBOn 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://hero...
Discussing Delaware's Decision To Go FBS w/ Daniel Steenkamer
February 22, 2024 22:27 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBOn 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.
FCS, DI-AAA Leaders Chart A Path Forward In Changing D1 Landscape w/ Ryan Ivey
February 15, 2024 18:42 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBOn 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 impor...
Frisco Recap + SDSU’s 2023 Team + SDSU/Montana’s 2024 Lookahead
January 10, 2024 18:50 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode, Sam recaps a fun weekend in Frisco, discussing the scene, atmosphere, and the championship game. Also, where does this SDSU team rank among all-time FCS teams? Will the transfer portal impact SDSU and Montana? And how do the 2024 SDSU and Montana teams look? 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.
FCS Championship Preview w/ Matt Zimmer & Colter Nuanez
January 03, 2024 21:13 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBOn this episode, Sam previews the FCS championship with SDSU reporter Matt Zimmer and Montana reporter Colter Nuanez. (16:20) Matt Zimmer discusses the energy around SDSU’s football program and the team’s path to another national championship game. (54:35) Colter Nuanez talks about how Montana turned around its season and how much buzz around the state there is for the Griz. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.b...
Montana, SDSU Punch Tickets To The FCS Championship
December 20, 2023 18:27 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOn this episode, Sam breaks down the semifinal results. SDSU destroyed UAlbany 59-0 as the scene in Brookings was more entertaining than the game. And in an instant classic, Montana beat NDSU 31-29 in double overtime. That sets up what will be an epic environment for the championship game in Frisco, Texas. 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.
Quarterfinal Reactions + Semifinal Preview + Matt Entz Leaving NDSU
December 13, 2023 22:02 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this episode, Sam looks back at the FCS quarterfinal games and looks ahead to the semifinal matchups. He also touches on the news of Matt Entz leaving NDSU after this season and where the Bison go from here. 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.
FCS Quarterfinals Preview
December 08, 2023 03:06 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOn this episode, Sam previews the FCS quarterfinal games, looking at the matchups, some statistics, and the keys to victory. The predictions article can be read here. 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.
NDSU, Idaho Win 2nd-Round Thrillers
December 05, 2023 21:02 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBOn this episode, Sam recaps the second round of the FCS playoffs. SDSU and Montana looked the part of Top 2 seeds. CAA members UAlbany and Villanova dominated. South Dakota and Furman got convincing wins. And NDSU and Idaho won overtime thrillers. 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.
Delaware To The FBS Reaction + 2nd Round Preview
November 29, 2023 20:46 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOn this episode, Sam reacts to Delaware moving to the FBS. He dives into what type of impact this has on the FCS, attempting to balance this move hurting the FCS and that the FCS is getting watered down while still trying to calm the “FCS is going to die” online freakouts. The second half of the pod then previews what should be an excellent second round of FCS playoff action. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports....
Playoff Bracket Reactions
November 20, 2023 22:02 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode, Sam reacts to the playoff bracket, including thoughts on the seeds, the bubble, and first-round matchups. He also ranks the four corners of the bracket and which pod is toughest before giving his semifinal and national title game predictions. 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.
Conference-by-Conference Playoff Scenarios + Seed Scenarios
November 17, 2023 17:11 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBOn this episode, Sam goes conference-by-conference to break down the playoff scenarios, whether it’s the auto-bid, at-large bids, or seedable teams in each league. He ends the podcast by looking at the overall seeding scenarios. There may be seven teams in good position already to secure a seed. And there are potentially four teams battling for the No. 8 seed. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sp...
FCS Roundtable w/ Kevin Marshall, Zach McKinnell, & Jamie Williams
November 09, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn this episode, Sam brings on a superstar guest lineup for an FCS roundtable discussion. Joining are Kevin Marshall of FCS Nation Radio, Zach McKinnell of The Bluebloods and FCS Football Central, and Jamie Williams of FCS Fans Nation. The guys discuss national award favorites, playoff scenarios in the SoCon/CAA/Big Sky/MVFC, and who the top four seeds will be. They also talk about teams like SDSU, Furman, UIW, UNI, Montana, Montana State, UAlbany, Delaware, NDSU, and many more before predict...
Interview: FCS Playoff Committee Chair Kent Haslam
November 03, 2023 18:13 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBFCS playoff committee chair Kent Haslam joins the podcast to help break down many topics: -How often the playoff committee meets -Top 10 rankings reveal -Kent’s duties as the Big Sky rep, but what happens when his school (Montana) is brought up during the selection process -First-round hosting determinations -How the at-large bids and top 8 seeds are selected -How often strength of schedule is discussed -Does having too many teams from one conference weigh in on a committee member’s mind -H...
Top 4 Seed Race Heating Up
October 31, 2023 23:36 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode, Sam recaps Week 9 with the 3 Game Balls and a Flag segment, featuring nods to Idaho, Tennessee State, and Portland State RB Jobi Malary. Plus, what does Idaho’s win over Montana State mean for both teams moving forward? Other results around the FCS also caught the eye, including some unranked over ranked wins. Finally, five ranked vs. ranked matchups this weekend will help shape the playoff seeds and at-large picture: No. 7 Sacramento State at No. 4 Montana No. 9 South Dakota...
Interview: Furman Head Coach Clay Hendrix
October 25, 2023 19:36 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBFurman head coach Clay Hendrix joins the podcast to talk about this season’s football squad and its No. 3 ranking. He also discusses the Top 10 win over Western Carolina, the improvement of the SoCon, how Furman has built itself for playoff success, being motivated after last year’s UIW loss, plus more talking points.
Predicting This Week's FCS Playoff Committee Top 10
October 24, 2023 21:02 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this episode, Sam recaps Week 8 with the 3 Game Balls and a Flag segment and also looks ahead to the best Week 9 games. The podcast also takes a gander at what the playoff committee’s Top 10 ranking could look like later this week.
Montana Flips The Narrative, NDSU's Dynasty On Life Support
October 18, 2023 17:04 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this episode, Sam recaps Week 7 with the 3 Game Balls and a Flag segment. He dives deeper into the Montana over Idaho win and the UND over NDSU win, including the Griz flipping the narrative and also asking the popular question this week on whether the Bison’s dynasty is dead. The podcast ends with a look at a few of the top games this weekend: No. 4 Furman at No. 8 Western Carolina, No. 1 South Dakota State at No. 12 Southern Illinois, No. 11 North Dakota at Northern Iowa, and No. 2 Monta...
Interview: Idaho Head Coach Jason Eck
October 12, 2023 21:53 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIdaho head coach Jason Eck joins the podcast to talk about this weekend’s ranked matchup vs. Montana, which will be played in front of a sell-out crowd and aired on ESPN2. The second-year head coach also discusses why he thought Idaho was a sleeping giant, the Vandals being ahead of schedule with their No. 3 ranking, what he’s learned about the Big Sky, plus some other topics.
Week 6 Reactions + Playoff Committee Using Polls + FCS-to-FBS Transition Fee Increases
October 09, 2023 19:39 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThere is plenty to dive into in this week’s episode. Sam recaps Week 6 with the 3 Game Balls and a Flag segment, plus some other takeaways. The pod then touches on a couple of news items. Sam shares his thoughts on the FCS media poll being added to the list of criteria playoff committee members can utilize to help evaluate teams. He also touches on the FCS-to-FBS transition fee increasing from $5K to $5M. Lastly, a huge weekend of games coming up on Saturday. The podcast is presented by HERO ...
Interview: SDSU OL Mason McCormick
October 05, 2023 16:52 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSouth Dakota State All-American OL Mason McCormick joins the podcast for an interview, discussing SDSU’s season so far and his decision to return for a sixth year. Sam and Mason also talk about a couple of other standout SDSU offensive linemen, the Jackrabbits playing with a target on their backs, new head coach Jimmy Rogers, paying attention to other Top 25 teams, and the buzz around SDSU football on campus and in the region.
Upsets Galore Across the FCS
October 03, 2023 19:54 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBEight ranked FCS teams lost last weekend, and six of them lost to unranked opponents. Sam reacts to the crazy week of action and then looks ahead to the best Week 6 games. 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.
WCU Keeps Soaring, Delaware Impresses, Montana State Dominates, And Montana Still Is Ranked
September 26, 2023 19:33 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBSam is back from his Ireland trip to go through a long list of results from this last weekend. He touches on the impressive performances of Delaware, UT Martin, and Montana State. And a year after having Montana as high as No. 2, Sam questions why the Griz are still being ranked. Other performances talked about are Furman, Villanova, WCU, Chattanooga, Idaho, EKU, UCA, HCU, and EWU. The podcast ends with a look at some of the top matchups this weekend. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports a...
3 FCS-FBS Wins + Ranking WCU Ahead of Samford + Montana State-SDSU Thoughts
September 13, 2023 18:22 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBSam gives his takeaways from Week 2 with the 3 Game Balls and a Flag segment, including looking at the three FCS over FBS wins and wondering why Samford is still ranked ahead of WCU. Other Week 2 thoughts include close FCS-FBS losses, Weber beating UNI, and SDSU beating Montana State. The episode ends with a look at some of the best Week 3 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 on...
FCS vs. FBS Trends Or Lack Thereof + Week 1 Takeaways + Week 2 Preview
September 06, 2023 13:57 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBSam gives his takeaways from Week 1 with the 3 Game Balls and a Flag segment. He then dives into false narratives about FCS-FBS games. Are FCS over FBS wins really getting less likely? The decade-to-decade numbers actually say otherwise. Although the year-to-year numbers show there are no trends. Is all the talent really trickling up in college football? Again, numbers say otherwise. The podcast ends with a look at some of the best Week 2 matchups. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and ...
Under-The-Radar FCS Teams + Week 0 Recap + Week 1 Preview
August 30, 2023 18:23 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSam briefly talks about the Week 0 results before discussing four under-the-radar teams who may end up being better than their preseason expectations. The show ends with a look at the most intriguing Week 1 games. 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.
Best FCS Games In 2023
August 16, 2023 19:47 - 34 minutes - 32 MBSam breaks down the best FCS non-conference games and also every week’s biggest game with playoff implications. 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.
Predicting Every 2023 FCS Conference Champion
August 09, 2023 19:59 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBSam predicts the conference champion for all 13 FCS leagues. 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.
2023 FCS Storylines
August 03, 2023 22:03 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSam breaks down his top storylines entering the 2023 FCS season. 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.
FCS Preseason Talk w/ Kevin Marshall
July 21, 2023 17:43 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBKevin Marshall of FCS Nation Radio joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming FCS season. What's the most intriguing storyline heading into the 2023 fall? And what are some storylines surrounding a few intriguing games? Kevin and Sam discuss Montana State at SDSU, UIW at UTEP, William & Mary at Virginia, Furman at Samford, and Ferris State at Montana. They also talk about preseason rankings, where NDSU belongs, how good Furman can be, and who will be playing in Frisco. The podcast is presente...
MVFC Outlook w/ Dom Izzo
July 14, 2023 19:44 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBNDSU TV play-by-play voice and FCS Top 25 voter Dom Izzo joins to discuss the upcoming MVFC season. Can anyone knock off SDSU? What do the 2023 Bison look like? Who's the No. 3 team? And how many playoff squads will the Valley have? 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.
Big Sky Football Talk w/ Colter Nuanez
June 15, 2023 17:56 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBColter Nuanez of Skyline Sports and ESPN Montana joins the podcast to chat about Big Sky football. Sam and Colter discuss Montana State's FCS title hopes, how Montana can get back into that top-tier discussion, and also how both fan bases feel about the FBS and a potential move down the road. They also talk about how the Big Sky compares to the rest of the FCS talent-wise, Idaho's hype, new head coaches at Sac State and Weber State, and if EWU can rise back up. The podcast is presented by HER...
CAA Football Talk w/ Daniel Steenkamer
June 07, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBHERO Sports writer Daniel Steenkamer joins the podcast to discuss on-field and off-field storylines in the CAA. Off-the-field topics include the CAA's size at 15 members, the renewed media rights agreement with FloSports, and Delaware's FBS mindset. On-field topics include Campbell's potential, the CAA's national reputation, W&M's and UNH's season outlook, CAA sleepers, and the FCS national title picture. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FC...
Preseason Mailbag Questions
May 26, 2023 18:17 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBOn this episode, Sam answers 26 questions from FCS fans on Twitter: How long before St. Thomas moves to a scholarship football conference? Which one is most likely to jump in and scoop them up? Can they have success at a scholarship level like they did jumping into PFL? How is it possible to make a champion and get an auto-bid when some teams in the same league go years without playing one another? Best transfer class brought in? Non mvc team who could win natty they won't but curious Will of...
SoCon Outlook, FCS Title Picture, And CFB Realignment w/ Keith Brake
May 18, 2023 16:13 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBKeith Brake, the director of broadcasting at ETSU, joins the podcast to discuss several topics. What are the expectations for ETSU football after falling short of 2022 expectations? Who are the top teams in the SoCon, and what does the conference need to do to get more teams into the playoffs? Sam and Keith also discuss the 2023 FCS title picture before diving into realignment talk. Is more realignment coming? What are the next FCS-to-FBS moves? Could a spot open up for NDSU or the Montana s...
An Early 2023 FCS Preseason Top 25
May 02, 2023 16:03 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBSam breaks down his early 2023 FCS preseason Top 25, explaining his order and why teams are slotted where they are.
FCS Over/Unders w/ Zach McKinnell
April 06, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour - 58 MBZach McKinnell of The Bluebloods joins the pod to do some over/unders on FCS props. Sam and Zach discuss O/Us for regular-season team win totals, how many teams FCS conferences get into the playoffs, number of Big Sky/MVFC teams in the semifinals, number of FCS over FBS wins, statistical totals for Sean Chambers/Tommy Mellott, Jaden Shirden, and Parker McKinney, Holy Cross' playoff seed, UIW's PPG, and more. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM.Visit https://herosports.com/ for ...
NDSU Football Outlook w/ Mike McFeely
March 23, 2023 14:14 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe Fargo Forum’s Mike McFeely joins the show to talk NDSU football. Sam and Mike discuss some uncertainties across NDSU's 2-deep and if this is really going to be a "down" year for the Bison. They also talk about the transfers leaving, SDSU jumping the Bison, FBS reality, the FCS landscape, and much 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.
EKU AD Matt Roan Discusses ASUN-WAC Goals & FCS Playoff Changes
March 16, 2023 16:35 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBEastern Kentucky director of athletics Matt Roan joins the podcast to discuss EKU football's momentum, the ASUN-WAC's short-term and long-term goals, and potential changes coming to the FCS playoff bracket structure.
Talking FCS Quarterbacks With Stone Labanowitz
March 01, 2023 22:47 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBFCS Nation Radio co-host Stone Labanowitz joins the show to chat about some FCS quarterbacks. Sam and Stone discuss the two QBs in the FCS title game (Mark Gronowski and Cam Miller) and their 2022 play. They also talk about Lindsey Scott Jr.’s NFL potential, Montana State's 2-QB system, and what returning QBs they like in 2023. 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.
South Dakota State Head Coach Jimmy Rogers
February 21, 2023 18:26 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBNew South Dakota State head coach Jimmy Rogers joins the podcast to talk about his first few weeks on the job, adjusting to being a head coach, what it means to lead SDSU, navigating the transfer portal, 2023 pressure, and more.
2023 Outlooks For 2022 Semifinalists w/ Jamie Williams
February 20, 2023 19:31 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBFCS Fans Nation's Jamie Williams joins the show to talk about the 2023 outlooks for SDSU, NDSU, UIW, and Montana State. Jamie and Sam also discuss the new FCS head coaches, the CAA's reputation, and its renewed deal with FloSports. 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.
Frisco, FCS Championship Recap
January 12, 2023 22:16 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBSam recaps the weekend in Frisco and the FCS title game. He also looks ahead to what the result means for SDSU, NDSU, and the rest of the FCS moving forward. Is SDSU the clear favorite next season? Are the Bison regressing? And if they are, what does that say about the rest of the FCS if this NDSU squad still made it to Frisco? 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.
NDSU-SDSU Championship Preview w/ Patty Viverito, Dom Izzo & Matt Zimmer
January 04, 2023 23:18 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBSam brings on three guests to preview the FCS title game -- MVFC commissioner Patty Viverito, NDSU reporter Dom Izzo, and SDSU beat writer Matt Zimmer. Talking points include: Patty Viverito (02:30) -All-MVFC final -Bison/MVFC fatigue -Changes to the FCS playoff structure -New FCS playoff TV deal discussions -Frisco -Toyota Stadium playing surface -ASUN-WAC's FBS hopes Dom Izzo (24:00) -NDSU injuries -Is this matchup good for the FCS? -What does it mean if NDSU wins? -What does it mea...
Semifinal Reactions + Setting The Championship Stage w/ Kevin Marshall
December 21, 2022 19:39 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSam is joined by Kevin Marshall of FCS Nation Radio to help break down the semifinal results and help set the stage for Frisco. The two discuss the UIW-NDSU and Montana State-SDSU games and what went down. They also talk about conference strength after these playoffs for leagues like the MVFC, Big Sky, CAA, and SoCon. Finally, they talk about NC Central’s win in the Celebration Bowl before discussing what the atmosphere will be like in Frisco as NDSU and SDSU meet in the FCS title game. The p...