The FCS Edge

It’s the wrap-up edition of the 2024 season for “FCS Delivered,” episode 23, after the Division I subdivision saved a lot of the best for last. Co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons break down North Dakota State’s thrilling win over Montana State in the national championship game, the FCS National Awards Banquet and the fun season overall.  Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to neve...

If it feels like the 2024 FCS season has flown by too quickly, take comfort in knowing a lot of the best is saved for last. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 22, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons break down the much-anticipated national championship matchup between Montana State and North Dakota State. The two finalists also have representatives at the FCS National Awards Banquet. Our co-hosts preview a nigh...

In “FCS Delivered,” episode 21, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons have to flex muscle to keep up with the FCS playoff semifinalists. Yes, the power teams have advanced to this week’s final four, and our co-hosts are breaking down how they did it, and what are their keys for advancing to the national championship game. Nashville had its FCS holiday wish list filled recently. What are Craig and Gary wish...

That the FCS postseason is basically going as expected makes sense given who’s been best all season. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 20, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons break down how the eight highest seeds have advanced to the national quarterfinals, and how the Celebration Bowl is a matchup of the most-deserving qualifiers. In addition, watch and listen when North Carolina Central’s Juan Vela...

There’s so much going on across FCS college football, and co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are all over it in “FCS Delivered,” episode 19. They’re reacting to the fast start to the playoffs and making predictions of the second-round games. In addition, Craig and Gary unveil who they selected to win the FCS national legacy awards. Fingers crossed for all the finalists. Subscribe now wherever y...

The FCS playoffs are even better than the turkey this week (maybe not the side dishes, however). On “FCS Delivered,” episode 18, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are all over the second season, reacting to the playoff field and predicting the first-round games. With Illinois State, Gary is going back for seconds. He visits with the playoff qualifier as part of “FCS National Awards on Campus.”...

It’s an all-out sprint in the final full week of the FCS regular season. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 17, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons explore the races that still offer available spots for the postseason, including some that are doubling up fun with rivalry games. The Abilene Christian Wildcats are already qualified for the FCS playoffs. Gary visits with the national team of the week as p...

Everybody anticipates the postseason in FCS football, but the journey to get there is just as thrilling. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 16, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons discuss the conference title races, which, yes, result in postseason bids. Some races stand out in the sprint to the regular-season finish line.  Also, Gary visits UC Davis for "FCS National Awards on Campus." In an amaz...

With the FCS playoffs fast approaching, “FCS Delivered,” episode 15, welcomes in selection committee chair Matt Larsen for an informative discussion with co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons. They talk about what’s going on behind the scenes as the 24-team field comes together. Gary also visits Robert Morris University for “FCS National Awards on Campus.” The Northeast Conference co-leader was ho...

Consider the FCS election will continue through the entire month of November. Yes, the stretch drive is on, and in “FCS Delivered,” episode 14, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons continue to look at teams challenging for titles, but also individuals who are making a case for the FCS National Awards. Gary also visits the St. Thomas Tommies for “FCS National Awards on Campus.” Running back Hope Adebayo’s...

Western Carolina quarterback Cole Gonzales passing for over 600 yards in a game defines a player heating up at the right time of the season. In “FCS Delivered,” episode 13, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons take a look at teams that are on a roll heading into the stretch drive of the regular season. Our co-hosts also review North Dakota State’s win over South Dakota State and its impact on the FCS Top...

In “FCS Delivered,” episode 12, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are all over the big matchup between No. 1 South Dakota State and No. 2 North Dakota State. They’ll discuss how we got here, preview keys to the game and make a prediction. In addition, we’ll update top 2025 NFL prospects from the FCS, leading into Gary’s visit with former NFL running back Eddie George, Tennessee State’s he...

This week’s “FCS Delivered,” episode 11, is in Gary Reasons’ backyard. Our co-host and three-time All-American from Northwestern State visits Houston Christian for “FCS National Awards on Campus.” In addition, No. 15 UIW hosts defending Southland Conference champ Nicholls in our FCS Games of the Week. And where does the Southland fit into the FCS title picture? Co-host Craig Haley and Gary discuss...

We’re all about inspiring stories going on nationwide in “FCS Delivered,” episode 10. Co-host Gary Reasons visits with the ETSU Buccaneers in “FCS National Awards on Campus” to help tell the story of their resiliency during a road trip in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Gary and co-host Craig Haley also look back on surprising teams during a September to remember. Plus, they make picks in some...

The Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week is in the Big Sky – Idaho at UC Davis – and it reflects how conference matchups are taking over the schedule. But in “FCS Delivered,” episode nine, co-host Gary Reasons also treks to the Big Sky for a visit at nationally ranked Weber State. The Missouri Valley and Big Sky have been the strongest FCS conferences this decade. Gary and co-host Craig Haley take a...

“Who’s SWAC?” was a question during Deion Sanders’ coaching tenure at Jackson State. In “FCS Delivered,” episode eight, co-host Gary Reasons’ visit to the Tigers for “FCS National Awards on Campus” shows just how well they’re doing in the SWAC and beyond in the post-Prime era. The dominating Missouri Valley and Big Sky conferences are quite prime as well, and Gary and co-host Craig Haley discuss h...

With the majority of FBS games over, FCS teams are taking on each other more this week, and, oh, is the schedule looking strong. In “FCS Delivered,” episode seven, co-hosts Gary Reasons and Craig Haley preview some of the best games, including a 2023 playoff rematch as one of four that match nationally ranked teams. In addition, Gary visits with Lafayette for “ FCS National Awards on Campus .” Aca...

Strike up the band and wear the school colors proudly. In “FCS Delivered,” episode six, “FCS National Awards on Campus” returns, with co-host Gary Reasons traveling to Florida A&M to visit with honoree Daniel Richardson and the entire Rattlers’ team. Gary and Craig Haley also analyze and predict key games, and answer the question, “Where did all the FCS-over-FBS wins go?” Subscribe now whereve...

The first full week of the 2024 FCS season ushers in the prospect of FBS upsets, and in “FCS Delivered,” episode five, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons span the nation, analyzing and predicting key games. Do they feel a two-quarterback system works well in the FCS? In addition, our co-hosts visit with Stan Becton, the national FCS reporter for NCAA.com. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to...

Please double check your seatbelt – this is no longer a test – the 2025 FCS college football season is here and ready to kick off. In “FCS Delivered,” episode four, Craig Haley and Gary Reasons are making conference and national predictions, and there are differences in their picks. Who’s going to be right? Also, our co-hosts visit with Patty Viverito, the Missouri Valley Football Conference commi...

Everybody’s rooting for their favorite team to win a championship, but one scenario that bonds FCS football fans is wanting to see subdivision NFL draft prospects get their shot at the next level. In the season’s third episode of “FCS Delivered,” co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons discuss FCS prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft with guest Emory Hunt. Also, Craig and Gary look deeper at top candida...

Nothing sets up a fast-approaching season quite like a preseason poll. Co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons continue to get the party started on “FCS Delivered,” with a review of the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Preseason Poll (where they had different teams ranked No. 1). Also in the season’s second episode, Hardy L. Pelt visits the show to discuss the Urban Edge Network partnership that includes th...

Co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons help kick off the 2024 FCS college football season as “FCS Delivered” returns for the first episode of our weekly podcast that spans the 129-school Division I subdivision. In episode one as "FCS Delivered" returns, Craig and Gary review a 2023 season dominated by national champion South Dakota State, then discuss a big week of preseason announcements – the FCS...

The 2023 season basically ended where it started – with No. 1-ranked South Dakota State winning its second consecutive FCS championship. But, oh, was there so much more in between, as we will show you on "FCS Delivered," episode 25, presented by FedEx Ground. Co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons look back on the 2023 campaign as well as review the Jackrabbits’ victory in the title game and debate...

There's so much going on in Frisco, Texas, before the championship matchup, and the biggest event is the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Banquet. On “FCS Delivered,” episode 24, presented by FedEx Ground, co-hosts Craig Haley and Gary Reasons preview how the FCS stars come out and shine brightly. The winners of the Walter Payton Award (FCS offensive player of the year) and Buck Buchanan Award (d...