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FCS Fever Podcast

56 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Twice a week, Chris Sylvester, play-by-play voice of the Cal-Poly football, will get you caught up on the biggest stories in FCS football in "FCS Fever!" From the dominance at the top, to upsets of FBS teams and guests from across the sport, this will be the premiere stop for every FCS football fan.

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Quarterfinal preview, realignment rumors + coaching carousel thoughts!

December 10, 2022 00:45 - 26 minutes

The Quarterfinal Round of the FCS Playoffs is here! Only 8 teams remain. Are the hosts guaranteed to move on to the semi finals? Find out as Chris Sylvester gives you his best bets of this weekend in the FCS. Plus we break down conference realignment rumors and head coaching vacancies in the FCS. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

FCS Playoff Round 2 Preview - Which of the top eight seeds needs to be on upset alert?

December 02, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes

Round 2 of the FCS Playoffs are here! Top 8 seeds in action at home, who's on upset alert? Find out on the latest installment of FCS Fever with Chris Sylvester. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FCS Playoffs are here - a full preview of all this weekend's biggest games!

November 26, 2022 13:29 - 34 minutes

FCS Playoffs are here! Chris Sylvester breaks down the first round matchups and predicts who will be moving on to the second weekend! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 11 Preview: Playoff picture with two weeks left? Plus, our Top 5 Hottest Matchups of the Weekend

November 11, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes

Week 11 of the FCS season is here, just two weeks from the FCS Playoffs we break down teams on the bubble and conference races that could be altered this weekend. Might North Dakota State not be a top 8 seed? Find out in our FCS Fever Top 5 Hottest Matchups of the weekend.  Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 10 preview and key match-ups + New Hampshire coach Rick Santos joins the show

November 04, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes

Week 10 and November are here! With just three regular season weekends left in the FCS, some playoff implications are on the docket this weekend. New Hampshire is 5-0 atop the CAA Standings, Head Coach Rick Santos jumps on FCS Fever to break down this weekend's matchup at Richmond.  Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Week 9 recap + Northern Iowa play-by-play man JW Cox joins the show!

November 01, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes

Week 9 is in the books! Upsets, statements, and wild finishes across the FCS! JW Cox, radio voice of Northern Iowa joins the show! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing the five hottest matchups of Week 9 and Chattanooga All American running back Ailym Ford joins the show

October 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour

Week 9 is here, so many great FCS Matchups on the slate. Chattanooga All American running back Ailym Ford joins the show, plus the top 5 hottest matchups of the weekend! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 8 recap: Top teams tested, shake-up in the rankings + other reaction from a wild Saturday in the FCS!

October 25, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes

Another wild weekend in the FCS saw the nation's top teams tested again. Plus, a shakeup in the rankings, Chris Sylvester breaks down everything you need in the Week 8 FCS Recap show! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down a pair of Top 10 matchups + can Sacramento State keep things rolling against Montana

October 21, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes

A lot of great matchups on the docket this weekend in the FCS! Can Sacramento State keep it rolling hosting Montana? Plus we'll break down the two top 10 matchups in the FCS & more! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Dakota State beats North Dakota State to move to No. 1 + Idaho play-by-play voice Chris King joins the show to discuss Vandals upset of Montana

October 18, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes

There's a new No. 1 in FCS Football. South Dakota State takes the Dakota Marker game from North Dakota State, is it officially time to be concerned about this year's Bison team? Idaho grabbed a lot of attention with an upset win at Montana, Voice of the Vandals Chris King jumps on the show to recap the upset win and break down Idaho's 4-2 start.  Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Be...

North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State Game of the Year preview (and betting pick) + Andy Reichkhoff of Bison 1660 previews all the big matchups

October 14, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes

Week 7 of FCS Football is here with what many are calling the "game of the year". Top ranked North Dakota State visits #2 South Dakota State this weekend in Fargo. Check out this week's FCS Fever episode as Betfred Sports has dropped an early & exclusive line for this game! We also catch up with Missouri Valley Insider Andy Reickhoff to break down the Dakota Marker game, plus our top 5 hottest matchups of week 7! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Be...

Week 6 RECAP: Should North Dakota State be worried after an underwhelming win? Plus Southern Illinois Head Coach Nick Hill joins FCS Fever.

October 10, 2022 21:00 - 44 minutes

Chris has a full Week 6 recap - including if North Dakota State should be worried after an underwhelming win? Plus Southern Illinois Head Coach Nick Hill joins FCS Fever. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 6 Preview - including a look at the mega-showdown between Delaware and William & Mary

October 07, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes

Chris Sylvester breaks down the top matchups in the FCS for week 6. The CAA boasts another top matchup, can Delaware stay undefeated?  Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 5 Recap + Elon head coach Tony Trisciani joins the show!

October 04, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes

Recapping week 5 of FCS Football. A few upsets to go over, might there be a quarterback controversy looming at Montana State? Elon Head Coach Tony Trisciani joins the show to talk about his team's thrilling 2 OT win over Richmond & how Matt McKay became the starting QB. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top 5 matchups of the weekend + Montana State broadcaster Keaton Gillogly previews Montana State vs. UC-Davis

September 30, 2022 13:20 - 32 minutes

Week 5 is here! Montana State Radio Voice Keaton Gillogly joins Chris Sylvester to preview Saturday's nationally televised matchup between UC Davis & Montana State. We also reveal our FCS Fever Top 5 Hottest Matchups for the weekend.  Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 4 recap FCS recap + Southeastern head coach Frank Scelfo joins the show

September 27, 2022 00:30 - 42 minutes

Description: After a week hiatus, the FCS Fever podcast is back to break down a wild Week 4 slate. Chris Sylvester recaps the top matchups and chats with Southeastern Head Coach Frank Scelfo about his team's big top 10 upset of UIW.  Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can North Dakota State pull an upset at Arizona - Andy Rieckhoff joins to discuss + Hot 5 of Week 3!

September 15, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes

Week 3 is here! For the first time since 2016 North Dakota State has an FBS game on the schedule. The Bison will go for a 7th straight FBS win at Arizona on Saturday night. Andy Rieckhoff of the Bison 1160 in Fargo stops by to break down the matchup and talk Missouri Valley Football. Plus, we reveal our Top 5 hottest matchups for Week 3. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Le...

Eastern Kentucky coach Walt Wells joins to discuss wild, seven-OT win, Brett Hein breaks down Weber State's stunner at Utah State + other Week 2 news and notes

September 13, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes

Four FCS teams captured FBS wins in Week 2. A wacky 7 OT win for Eastern Kentucky at Bowling Green stole the spotlight. Eastern Kentucky Head Coach Walt Wells checks in to break down the big win. Weber State wins by four touchdowns at defending Mountain West champ Utah State, Weber State Insider Brett Hein jumps on to talk about the Wildcats first FBS win since 1993. Plus, we break down other great FCS games from Week 2.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 2 preview, Incarnate Word head coach GJ Kinne + this week's "Hot Five"

September 08, 2022 14:15 - 44 minutes

Week 2 is here! We take a look at what FBS programs should be on upset alert this weekend vs. FCS foes. UIW (Incarnate Word) Head Coach G.J. Kinne jumps on the show to talk about his team's impressive Week 1 showing and upcoming Week 2 visit to Nevada. We also reveal The FCS Fever Podcast's Top 5 Hottest Matchups for Week 2. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more abou...

Week 1 recap, FCS teams upset FBS squads and William & Mary head coach Mike London joins the show!

September 06, 2022 12:55 - 32 minutes

Week 1 is in the books! We recap every important element of Week 1 & introduce our new presenting partner. Two FCS teams picked up FBS wins. William & Mary Head Coach Mike London joins the show to talk about the upset over Charlotte.  Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook! Bet $50 on any college football game this weekend, get $250 if you're a new user in Arizona, Colorado or Iowa! Take advantage of this special offer - HERE! Learn more about your ad cho...

South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski joins the show, Week 1 preview + Top 5 matchups of the weekend

September 01, 2022 10:05 - 36 minutes

Week 1 is finally here! South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski joins the podcast to talk about his return from injury & makes a bold prediction for Week 1 at Iowa. Chris also reveals his first "FCS Fever Top 5 Matchups Of The Week" segment with a couple of FBS programs on upset alert against FCS powerhouses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Peay head coach Scotty Walden joins the show to preview their Week 0 game vs. WKU + Season look ahead with FCS Nation Radio's Kevin Marshall

August 25, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes

Week 0 is finally here, which means the long offseason is behind us! Austin Peay kicks off the season at Western Kentucky Saturday & Governors Head Coach Scotty Walden joins the podcast. Kevin Marshall joins the show from FCS Nation Radio to break down his preseason top 25 poll + more FCS fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 FCS Season preview! A look at the Missouri Valley with Andy Rickoff of Bison 1660 + Jeff Culhane joins to discuss his new role and Week 0 in the FCS

August 18, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes

The former host of FCS Fever Jeff Culhane has taken the Florida State broadcast gig - but we're excited to announce that Cal Poly play-by-play voice Chris Sylvester has taken over the FCS Fever Podcast, and is ready to deliver your preview of the upcoming season! Missouri Valley Insider Andy Rieckhoff joins the show, before former hostJeff Culhane joins as well to discuss Florida State's Week 0 matchup against Duquesne and FCS football as a whole. Each and every week the FCS Fever Podcast w...

FCS Fever: NFL Draft PREVIEW! A look at all the big FCS names who could come off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft

April 27, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes

The FCS Fever Podcast is back taking a look at the NFL Draft! Jeff gives his thoughts on who is a prime prospect to be taken this weekend and talks with Anthony Treash from Pro Football Focus on where each prospect could go. Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Dakota State wins the title, season recap + NDSU coach Matt Entz joins the show

January 19, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes

This edition of the FCS Fever Podcast recaps North Dakota State’s National Championship win over Montana State in Frisco, TX. NDSU Head Coach Matt Entz joins the podcast to recap the Title Game and 2021 FCS Season. Jeff recaps the season as well and looks ahead to title hopes in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National title game preview: NDSU's Matt Entz and Montana State's Brent Vigen join the show to preview the title game!

January 03, 2022 00:45 - 1 hour

It’s a National Championship Game Edition of The FCS Fever Podcast. You hear from both Head Coaches, Matt Entz and Brent Vigen. And NDSU Coordinators Tyler Roehl and David Braun stop by. Frisco is right around the corner, the best primer is right here!!! *** We're nearing the NFL playoffs and college football's title game and our partners at DraftKings Sportsbook has an INCREDIBLE offer for first time users.  Now, first time users can make a $5 moneyline bet on any team, and if that team win...

First look at our FCS title game: Montana State vs. North Dakota State + MSU radio voice Zach Mackey joins the show

December 22, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes

On this week’s FCS Fever Podcast, we have our National Championship Game as North Dakota State will face Montana State. Jeff looks back at both Semifinal Round Games and talks again with Montana State PXP Announcer Zach Mackey about the scene in Bozeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL PREVIEW of this weekend's semifinals + Deion Sanders shakes up the recruiting world!

December 17, 2021 16:25 - 30 minutes

For four teams, it’s Four Quarters to Frisco with two spots in the National Championship Game on the line! Jeff talks with JMU PXP Voice Dave Riggert about the matchup with NDSU and James Madison. He previews South Dakota State and Montana State on Saturday and what a week for Deion Sanders and Jackson State as they prepare for the Celebration Bowl vs South Carolina State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full FCS Playoff semifinal preview + Individual awards and All-American teams

December 15, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes

We have the Semifinal Round set in the FCS Playoffs as we recap the weekend and look ahead to the four teams that remain for a chance to play in Frisco, TX. Individual awards are coming out and we look at the All-American teams announced this week as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full preview of quarterfinal weekend + Walter Payton finalists have been announced - who takes home the award?

December 10, 2021 03:35 - 39 minutes

It’s Quarterfinal Round Weekend and Jeff takes a look at all the matchups including a first time opponent in the FargoDome for North Dakota State. The Walter Payton and Buck Buchanen Award Finalists have been announced and it’s an impressive list. Plus, is it crazy to see a seeded team hosting and an underdog? We talk about all of it on the FCS Fever Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second round playoff preview, the transfer portal runs wild + South Dakota State broadcaster Tyler Merriam

December 03, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

With the Transfer Portal running wild, Jeff discusses how the CFB world needs to find some semblance of balance at a critical time. South Dakota State PXP Announcer Tyler Merriam stops by to discuss SDSU at Sacramento State. Plus, a preview of the 2nd Round Playoff Games beginning Friday night! **** College football is ROLLING and our partners at DraftKings Sportsbook have an INCREDIBLE offer for listeners of FCS Fever. For new users, bet $1 - JUST $1 on any game - and if your te...

First Round Playoff Reaction! Easiest path to Frisco?! Plus UT-Martin broadcaster John Hattler joins the show

November 30, 2021 03:38 - 29 minutes

The First Round Playoff Games are in the books and we’ve got some surprises and some exciting matchups ahead of us next weekend. Jeff talks with UT Martin PXP Man John Hattler about the Skyhawk’s historic win at Missouri State. Jeff also checks in on each First Round matchup and gives his thoughts on who has the best path down the Road to Frisco! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A game-by-game preview of this weekend's matchups + Eastern Washington play by play voice Paul Sorenson stops by

November 26, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes

Playoff Weekend is here!!! Paul Sorenson, Eastern Washington Color Analyst stops by to break down the matchup with UNI and what could’ve been for EWU if they were a Top 8 seed. Jeff goes through each 1st Round matchup one-by-one and gives his thoughts on which teams are dangerous to the entire field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE FCS PLAYOFF BRACKET IS REVEALED!!

November 24, 2021 02:40 - 27 minutes

THE FCS PLAYOFF BRACKET IS UNVEILED!!! Of course we have some thoughts on it. Jeff will give you his Culhane Playoff Selection Committee Rankings and Bracket himself. North Dakota State Director of Athletics Matt Larsen joins the pod to give us a look behind the curtain of this year’s Playoff Committee and how the bracket came together. It’s a great time of year as Playoff Football is upon us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the big storylines heading into the final weekend + Montana play-by-play voice Riley Corcoran on the Grizz

November 19, 2021 02:00 - 32 minutes

It’s the final weekend of the regular season but it may as well by a playoff weekend for some teams. Jeff goes through each league to break down who’s in and who needs some help to get in to the 24 team playoff field. Montana PXP Announcer Riley Corcoran stops by to set the scene for an epic Brawl of the Wild matchup in Missoula. What do the Top 2 seeds look like? What do the Top 8 seeds look like? We have it all covered for you in this week’s podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Playoff push is under way - plus a full preview of the mega-showdown between UNI and Missouri State

November 12, 2021 18:05 - 31 minutes

It’s do or die time for certain teams around the country with two games left in the regular season. Jeff identifies who is under the microscope this weekend with the playoffs right around the corner. Cole Bair from KCNZ Radio stops by to discuss UNI at Missouri State and the rest of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and the FCS at large Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Incarnate Word coach Eric Morris discusses their stunning win + how do two major upsets shake up the rankings?

November 09, 2021 21:35 - 31 minutes

Another rankings shakeup as Montana State and South Dakota State pick up big wins last weekend. Jeff is joined by Incarnate Word Head Coach Eric Morris after the Cardinals knocked off #6 Southeastern Louisiana 55-52 in one of the wildest games you’ll ever see. Plus, who is Jeff buying and selling into the final two weekends of the regular season??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montana State coach Brent Vigen joins + a look ahead to an important Saturday on the FCS slate

November 05, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes

A massive weekend’s worth of games with conference title and playoff seeding implications on the line. Jeff goes into all of them and the consequences of the results. First year Montana State Head Coach Brent Vigen joins the pod to discuss his first year in Bozeman and the matchup at Eastern Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William & Mary + Northern Iowa are rising + CBS's Dennis Dodd on what realignment means for the FCS

November 02, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes

This week, Jeff looks back at some key upsets around the country by William & Mary and Northern Iowa to position themselves for the postseason. Dennis Dodd from CBS Sports stops by to give us the latest on conference realignment. And Davidson PXP Man Paul Roper on a big win for the Wildcats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Madison is headed to the FBS: Is North Dakota State next? What would have to happen for it to become official?

October 29, 2021 20:34 - 30 minutes

In this edition of the FCS Fever Podcast, more realignment chatter as JMU is one step closer to making the move to the FBS. North Dakota State AD Matt Larsen is monitoring the situation closely. How does he view the FCS with JMU not in it? Plus, big games that could determine postseason fate this weekend! *** Football season is ROLLING - and DraftKings Sportsbook has an incredible offer for listeners of "FCS Fever."  New users can bet $5 on any game - and if their team wins, they automatica...

Playoff positioning, who's in line for a Top 8 seed - plus, the latest on realignment

October 26, 2021 00:30 - 29 minutes

Some big upsets around the country and Jeff reacts to the surprises this past weekend. Who is still alive for a playoff spot and who has work to do to find themselves in line for a Top 8 Seed? Realignment chatter, game balls, and more! *** Football season is ROLLING - and DraftKings Sportsbook has an incredible offer for listeners of FCS Fever New users can bet $5 on any game - and if their team wins, they automatically win $200 in free cash! One pick, one moneyline win and you get $200 in...

What's next for James Madison's FBS hopes? Plus South Dakota State broadcaster Tyler Merriam previews SDSU-Northern Iowa

October 22, 2021 01:30 - 34 minutes

Conference Realignment is back and James Madison is back in the crosshairs with a choice of either the Sun Belt or Conference USA. Great to be able to choose as an FCS School looking for an FBS home. Jeff talks with South Dakota State PXP Man Tyler Merriam as the Jackrabbits face a Northern Iowa team in dire need of a win. We outline other teams that are on oxygen and have tough road tests this weekend trying to keep their playoff hopes alive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Player of the Year Race over? Plus Sac State broadcaster Jason Ross joins to discuss shocking win over Montana

October 19, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes

In this edition of the FCS Fever Podcast, Jeff says it’s time to stop the fight when it comes to the Walter Payton Award, Eric Barriere at Eastern Washington had a mic drop performance over the weekend. Sacramento State with the win of the weekend at Montana. Jason Ross joins us to discuss what that win means for Sac State. And Jeff tells us which team’s seasons are hanging in the balance in the coming games ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teams on the rise, loaded Ivy League, will the Ivy ever join the FCS playoff + Brown announcer Scott Cordischi

October 15, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes

In this edition of the FCS Fever Podcast, Jeff tells us about some teams on the rise around the world of FCS College Football. Scott Cordischi, Brown PXP Announcer, stops by to discuss The Ivy League in 2021 which has 3 of the 6 unbeaten teams in the country. Also, will The Ivy’s ever join the FCS Playoffs? Big games to keep an eye on and more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHAKEUP SATURDAY: James Madison, South Dakota State, and UC Davis lose + Villanova play-by-play man Ryan Fannon joins the show

October 12, 2021 01:30 - 32 minutes

A SHAKEUP SATURDAY in this edition of the FCS Fever Podcast! James Madison, South Dakota State, and UC Davis all suffer their first loss of the season. Villanova PXP Announcer Ryan Fannon joins us to recap the impressive win in Harrisonburg snapping JMU’s 19 game home winning streak. We highlight the top individual performances of the weekend and take a look at the new polls. **** A quick reminder: Today's episode is brought to you by our partners at... DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK!  DraftKings has...

Mid-season urgency, Villanova-James Madison preview + SWAC rising

October 08, 2021 00:30 - 35 minutes

In this edition of the FCS Fever Podcast, Jeff tells us why there’s more urgency than ever in conference play for the top teams in the FCS to lock in one of the top two seeds for the playoffs, because one has already been spoken for on Oct 7th. Greg Madia from the Daily News Record stops by to preview James Madison vs Villanova. Big games in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, CAA, and Southland, and a heated SWAC rivalry has emerged with the Head Coaches doing the talking. Learn more ab...

Recap of a wild Week 5 + Eastern Washington play-by-play man Larry Weir discusses big win over Montana

October 05, 2021 00:16 - 28 minutes

In this edition of the FCS Fever Podcast, Jeff looks back at a wild weekend where the top teams in the country were tested on the road in conference play.  Eastern Washington play-by-play man Larry Weir joins the pod to discuss Eastern’s big win over Montana to thrust them into the Top 5.  And a tip of the cap to Grambling State for a big upset win in SWAC play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eastern Washington coach Aaron Best on their matchup with Montana, NDSU AD Matt Larsen on a potential FBS move + Sam Houston State vs. SFA and MORE!!

October 01, 2021 01:30 - 40 minutes

WHAT. A. SHOW: Eastern Washington coach Aaron Best joins to preview their game at Montana, Sam Houston State play-by-play man Rob Hipp has a preview of their matchup with Stephen F. Austin, and is FCS power North Dakota State headed to the FBS? NDSU AD Matt Larsen joins, in a LOADED Friday episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 6.: Holy Cross coach Bob Chesney + the Athletic's Chris Vannini on potential JMU/North Dakota State moves to the FBS

September 27, 2021 22:39 - 27 minutes

On this edition of the FCS Fever Podcast, Jeff talks with Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney as the Crusaders have put together an impressive early season resume in non-league action. Jeff also takes a look at big winners and losers from the weekend and connects with Chris Vannini from The Athletic on the world of CFB realignment and how it affects JMU and NDSU in the FCS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could James Madison and North Dakota State be headed to the FBS? Plus ETSU play-by-play voice Jay Sandos

September 23, 2021 23:21 - 28 minutes

On this edition of the FCS Fever Podcast Jeff takes another look at the world of CFB Realignment - could arguably the two best FCS programs in America, James Madison and North Dakota State be headed to the FBS? Plus ETSU play-by-play man Jay Sandos discusses a mega showdown with Samford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices