The Samuel Akem Show

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I look into the NEC's strength of schedule and what that looks like for them going into the 2006 season. This is considered to be the weakest conference in the FCS, but they still have an AQ bid, so let's discuss what it will look like for them. UTRGV continues to set the standard for all of the budding teams in the FCS. Attendance, facilities, stadium renovations,...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about the recent Manning Passing Academy and what that means for some of the top QBs in the subdivision. Were there some snubs with the top QBs in the FCS? The OVC Strength of Schedule was a topic of discussion, particularly how weak it is compared to the rest of the FCS. Some rule changes are happening in FCS football and across CFB. What do those rule chang...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel talked about the Southland Conference and its strength of schedule coming into the 2026 football season. Which teams have tougher OOC schedules, and which have easier ones? One Southland team may be a dark horse to make noise in 2026; which team might that be? The OVC-BigSouth has officially rebranded and will be the OVC going forward. We break it down in thi...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss the FCS Stock Market and which teams are rising and falling. Who may be in the same place? This will be a huge segment during the football season. Continuing the SOS series, I'm talking Pioneer League this week. Who are the good teams, and who are the bad teams going into the 2026 season in the Pioneer League? Cody Hawkins was given a much-deserved contrac...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss the recent tampering violations that were given to UND and what that means for them in the foreseeable future. Karson Gordon recently transferred to Austin Peay by way of entering the portal as a track athlete. Did he crack the code for the rest of CFB players looking to transfer outside of the winter portal window? I also continue the FCS SOS series by ta...

In this week's Akems Analysis, I look at all of the top storylines in the FCS this season and what people should be paying attention to going into the 2026 season. The Patriot League teams have some of the toughest schedules in all of FCS football. What is the reason for that? The Big Sky has 9 nationally televised games, which is historic. I discuss all of this and more in this week's Akem's Anal...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discuss who my top 15 FCS WRs are coming into the 2026 season. I also discuss what an extension for Montana's Bobby Kennedy would mean and if it's the right decision. I have been looking into all the SOS from each conference in the FCS, and this week we looked at the Ivy League. Although they only play 10 games, the non-conference games greatly influence their SOS...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, we are looking at the UAC's strength of schedule and which teams may have a harder or easier road to the postseason. All of the teams in the UAC play each other, so it's all about timing. New Weber State HC Eric Kjar joins the show to talk about what made him walk away from Corner Canyon to take his first-ever college coaching job. Montana signed a new partnership w...