FCS Football Talk

Brian McLaughligh and Mercer head coach Bobby Lamb talk about Lamb's playing and coaching days at Furman, starting the program at Mercer and the growth they've seen in the past few years, how QB Kaelan Riley has performed so far and how the defense has meshed this season. They also discus the tough FBS schedule -- Auburn AND Alabama this year -- and more.

Brian McLaughlin hosts Columbia head coach Al Bagnoli on this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast. The two talk recruiting in the Ivy League, Columbia's strong start, why the Ivy League deosn't participate in the FCS playoffs, and more.

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: The FCS Podcast will be bringing you updates from the reigning FCS Champion James Madison Dukes throughout the 2017 FCS college football season. On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to James Madison defensive lineman Andrew Ankrah, who had 4 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in the GameDay win over Villanova. Brian and Andre...

Jim Oxley and Sam Herder talk about ESPN College GameDay's visits to Fargo, discus the South Dakota win over Youngstown State, and preview the North Dakota State at Youngstown State matchup.

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS Podcast by Villanova linebacker Ed Shockley and defensive back Malik Reaves before Villanova heads to James Madison for a CAA matchup on ESPN College GameDay. Shockley talks about watching GameDay as a kid and what it will be like for the team and the FCS level to be featured on the program, how the defense has been so good despite its injuries. Th...

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: The FCS Podcast will be bringing you updates from the reigning FCS Champion James Madison Dukes throughout the 2017 FCS college football season. On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to one of JMU's superfans, Michael Evangelista, ahead of the JMU-Villanova ESPN College GameDay matchup. Check him out on Twitter @Michael_2Clutch.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin Speaks to HERO Sports JMU correspondents Brian Hansen and Bennett Conlin about the last time JMU hosted GameDay and provide some insight on what it's like to be on campus for the big event.

On this edition of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, lead FCS writer Brian McLaughlin speaks to Central Arkansas head coach Steve Campbell and quarterback Hayden Hildebrand. McLaughlin and Campbell talk about UCA being in the driver's seat in the conference, Hildebrand's strong play so far, the strong play of the offensive line and UCA's recruiting philosophy. Then McLaughlin and Hildebrand talk about...

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: The FCS Podcast will be bringing you updates from the reigning FCS Champion James Madison Dukes throughout the 2017 FCS college football season. ESPN College GameDay is heading to Harrisonburg for the James Madison-Villanova matchup, and HERO Sports lead FCS writer Brian McLaughlin hopped on the phone with JMU SID Chris Brooks to talk about the call from GameDay and mo...

Jim Oxley and Brian McLaughlin talk about the FCS playoff picture after 5 weeks of play -- can the MVFC have six seeded teams? Who's next in the CAA behind James Madison? Can the OVC surprise and put three teams in the playoffs? They also discuss the Ivy League's strong start and the Celebration Bowl frontrunners, talk about the many true freshmen quarterbacks playing and starting for FCS teams, a...

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: The FCS Podcast will be bringing you updates from the reigning FCS Champion James Madison Dukes throughout the 2017 FCS college football season. This week, HERO Sports lead FCS writer Brian McLaughlin talks to the leading tackler on the Dukes' defense, senior linebacker Kyre Hawkins. Brian and Kyre talk about the team's stellar run defense and how the group has evolved...

Jim Oxley and Brian McLaughlin discus Brian's interviews with top FCS RB's Detrez Newsome from WCU and UT-Martin's Ladarius Galloway, talk about the Big Sky Conference where it looks like Weber State could be a team to keep an eye on, and talk about the improvement in the Ohio Valley Conference, as well as talk about some of the more important games this week. Then Sam Herder joins Jim to talk abo...

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: The FCS Podcast will be bringing you updates from the reigning FCS Champion James Madison Dukes throughout the 2017 FCS college football season. This week, HERO Sports lead FCS writer Brian McLaughlin and Greg Madia, JMU football beat writer at the Daily News-Record, talk Dukes football. The guys discus Harrisonburg and the JMU football atmosphere, what Mike Houston ha...

Brian McLaughlin speaks to Western Carolina quarterback Tyrie Adams and defensive back Keion Crossen. Adams talks about WCU's fast start in games, the trip to Hawaii to open the season, playing in spotlight games and the upcoming Chattanooga matchup. Then, Crossen talks about the defense's improvement this year, his key pass breakup in the Samford​ matchup, and how the defense prepares for multipl...

Brian McLaughlin and Austin Peay junior linebacker Gunnar Scholato discus the Govs' win to break a 29-game losing streak and talk about what's next for Austin Peay.

Brian McLaughlin and Austin Peay head coach Will Healy talk about the big win that snapped a 29-game losing streak for the Governors. They also talk about what it's like to move on from an emotional event like that win and what is next for Austin Peay.

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: Brian McLaughlin and James Madison coach Mike Houston talk about how Houston and the Dukes handled a tough situation -- running back Trai Sharp learning about his father passing away after the team's win on Saturday against Norfolk State, and the team losing running back Cardon Johnson for the season to an injury.

Sam Herder and Jim Oxley discus the dominance of NDSU and JMU to start the season, talk the big UND-USD matchup, and discus the outlook for both Eastern Washington and Howard. Then, Brian McLaughlin and Jim talk Austin Peay and if they will break a 29-game losing streak, and also talk about the remaining undefeated FCS teams and discus which of them have a chance to stay that way after this weeken...

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: HERO Sports lead FCS writer Brian McLaughlin chatted with James Madison Sports Information Director Chris Brooks (@CBrooksSID) following the Dukes' win over FBS East Carolina in week 1. Brian and Chris talk about the 34-14 victory over the Pirates and the confidence the Dukes had going into the matchup, provide insight on head coach Mike Houston, talk about the passion...

HERO Sports lead FCS writer Brian McLaughlin speaks to a few Grambling​ players -- running back Martez Carter, quarterback Devante Kincade and offensive lineman Trenton Scott. Check out the mindset of the Tigers' as they prepare for the season.

Fordham running back Chase Edmonds has his sights set on setting the all-time rushing record, and HERO Sports lead FCS writer Brian McLaughlin talked to Fordham quarterback Kevin Anderson, Edmonds' roommate and close friend. Check out their conversation, which also entails the upcoming matchup against Army.

Sam Herder and Jim Oxley preview FCS football in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Big Sky Conference and the Pioneer League, providing players to watch, conference favorites and more.

Sam Herder and Jim Oxley discus the top returning players in each FCS conference. Then, Brian McLaughlin and Jim talk about Chase Edmonds and his quest to break the all time FCS (and maybe FBS) rushing record. Finally, Fordham QB Kevin Anderson talks to Brian about Chase Edmonds.

Brian McLaughlin and Jim Oxley discus week 1 FCS matchups including upset opportunities in FCS vs. FBS games. Then, catch an interview between Brian McLaughlin and Grambling players Martez Carter, Devante Kincade and Trenton Scott.

Jim Oxley and Colt Kesselring discuss HERO Sports' preseason BennettRank for the FCS and explain why it looks so different from other rankings out there.