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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.

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58:31

1st-Round Thoughts + Awards Finalists + 2nd-Round...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/12/04

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:-Three Game Balls and A Flag from the first round of the playoffs-The Top 3 finalists for the Walter Payton Award and Buck Buchanan Award-Most intriguing second-round matchupsThe 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.

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71:08

Conference-by-Conference Playoff Outlooks

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/11/20

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss playoff scenarios in each conference. Which teams are in contention for a Top 8 seed, and who are bubble teams to pay attention to?

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67:34

The Race Heats Up For Top 8 FCS Playoff Seeds

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/11/13

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:-Week 11 Three Game Balls and A Flag-A conference-by-conference look at teams still in contention for a Top 8 FCS playoff seedThe 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.

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36:19

Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/11/04

On this episode, FCS Playoff Committee chair Matt Larsen and the NCAA’s Ty Halpin join the podcast to help break down many topics:-New format seeding the top 16 seeds-The committee using new metrics — KPI, Massey Ratings, and ESPN’s Football Power Index-Are ranked wins counted-What criteria or metric is usually discussed the most when forming the bracket, whether it be rankings, overall record, eye test, strength of schedule, ranked wins, etc.?-What is the selection process in determining the field

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61:12

Reacting To The FCS Playoff Committee’s Top 10

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/10/30

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:-The FCS Playoff Committee’s Top 10 rankings-Week 9 Three Game Balls and A Flag-SDSU’s big win over USD-Week 10’s most intriguing gamesThe 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.

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89:38

SDSU Faces Another Top 5 Team After Getting Knocked...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/10/23

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 SDSUThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and

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80:49

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

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/10/16

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 NDSUNo. 16 Rhode Island at No. 24 New Hampshire implicationsIs 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 raceThe podcast is presented by HERO

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65:08

Biggest FCS Midseason Questions

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/10/09

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 previewsNo. 7 Idaho at No. 3 Montana StateNo. 24 North Arizona at No. 14 MontanaThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and

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53:10

Ranked Matchups Continue Into Week 6

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/10/02

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 NDSUNo. 18 Illinois State at No. 19 SIUNo. 5 Central Arkansas at No. 16 ACUNo. 25 NAU at No. 10 IdahoThe 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.

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53:36

How Open Is The FCS National Title Race?

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/09/25

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 WoffordNo. 17 SIU at No. 5 South DakotaNo. 2 NDSU at No. 18 Illinois StateNo. 19 Lamar at No. 7 Central ArkansasNo. 4 Idaho at No. 14 UC DavisThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and

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63:39

Mixed Performances By Top 5 Teams, Realignment Talk,...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/09/18

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

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57:57

Several Preseason-Ranked Teams Fall To 0-2, UND...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/09/11

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

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60:07

How To Gauge FCS-FBS Results + 2 Ranked Matchups...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/09/04

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 2The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage

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62:38

Montana State Gets FBS Win + NDSU, SDSU Take On P4...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/08/28

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 0-Montana State’s FBS win-NDSU-Colorado preview-SDSU-Oklahoma State preview-Youngstown State-Villanova preview-Intriguing Week 1 FCS-FBS matchupsThe 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.

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62:07

Top FCS Storylines + Week 0 Preview

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/08/21

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:-Top 2024 storylines-FCS playoff seeds increasing to 16-The FCS championship game moving to Monday night-Week 0 preview

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56:04

A Wide-Ranging FCS Conversation w/ Brian McLaughlin

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/08/08

On this episode, Sam is reunited with Brian McLaughlin. The two go on a wide-ranging conversation, including discussing the FCS level, what has changed, and if more changes could be coming.

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27:22

1-on-1 With SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/07/22

On this episode, Sam is joined by Commissioner Michael Cross at SoCon Media Day. The two discuss:-His first year on the job -Challenges for mid-majors-How the SoCon/FCS fits into the future of college football-Facilities, scholarships, and revenue-sharing-Conference membership-SoCon rising in the FCS ranks-And more

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45:08

Furman Preview w/ Cole Neely – Will Furman Continue...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/07/19

On this episode, Sam is joined by Cole Neely, former Furman football player and current TV analyst, to preview the Paladins.The two discuss:-Last year's memorable run -2024 expectations -QB Carson Jones -Offensive question marks -Defensive holes to fill -High school recruiting -SoCon gaining more respect -thoughts on the FCS landscape-And moreThe 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

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95:52

2024 FCS Over/Unders w/ Zach McKinnell

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/07/11

On this episode, Sam is joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central and The Bluebloods.The two discuss some FCS over/unders, including:-Win totals for SDSU, NDSU, Montana, Montana State, USD, and Nova-Number of playoff teams from the Big Sky, CAA, MVFC, and SoCon-Number of Big Sky/MVFC teams in the semifinals-Number of FCS over FBS wins-Micah Davey tackles-ShunDerrick Powell/Kayvon Britten/Lan Larison combined rushing yards-SDSU defensive PPG-Between Montana/Montana State/NDSU/SDSU, how many

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38:10

South Dakota Preview w/ Jay Elsen – Will USD Sustain...

FCS Football Talk ·

2024/07/01

On this episode, Sam is joined by Jay Elsen of Midco Sports to preview the upcoming South Dakota football season.The two discuss:-the difference between last offseason and this offseason for USD football -Offensive talent returning -Aidan Bouman's progression -Defensive question marks and names to step up -USD's portal additions -Overall roster talent improvement -2024 expectations -And moreThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and

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