FCS Football Talk

On this episode, Sam and Zach preview the FCS championship game between Montana State and Illinois State. What are some key matchups, things to watch, and storylines heading into this game? The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam is joined by Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports and ESPN Montana. They discuss: -Montana State’s journey to the national title game -How this year’s team has a different personality from last year’s team -Is last year’s championship result a motivating factor? -Is this the best coaching job by Brent Vigen in his time at MSU? -Justin Lamson and the new-look offense -Illinois State...

On this episode, Sam is joined by John Fitzgerald, the play-by-play voice for Illinois State. They discuss: -Illinois State’s playoff journey to Nashville -When did things click for Illinois State -The win at NDSU -Expected crowd in Nashville -Key players for Illinois State -Brock Spack -Illinois State adapting to the new age of college athletics -The matchup against Montana State -And more The po...

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, offensive lineman JT Reed, and defensive tackle Paul Brott met with the media for a virtual press conference a week before the FCS championship. In-person media interviews will be conducted two days before the game in Nashville. Here is audio from the Dec. 29 presser.

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack, quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, and linebacker Tye Niekamp met with the FCS media for a virtual press conference a week before the FCS championship. In-person media interviews will be conducted two days before the game in Nashville. Here is audio from the Dec. 29 presser.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -Recapping the semifinal games as Montana State defeats Montana in an epic atmosphere, and Illinois State’s incredible run continues with a win at Villanova. -They then give a 500-foot view of the FCS championship matchup and the atmosphere it’ll be in Nashville. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM...

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from the quarterfinals -Previewing the semifinal round -How hyped is the Montana-Montana State game? How unexpected is the Illinois State-Villanova game? What are the keys to victory? And is new blood in one semifinal matchup good for the FCS? The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and B...

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from the 2nd round. -What do we make of NDSU’s loss and Mercer’s performance? Meanwhile, USD and Montana impress in their wins. -Game-by-game previews for the quarterfinals and Celebration Bowl. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from the 1st round -Game-by-game previews for the 2nd round The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss the FCS playoff bracket. What were the biggest surprises in the seeds and on the bubble? They then break down each corner of the bracket before looking into the FCS championship odds . The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit  HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss playoff outlooks for each conference. Who are some bid thieves? Who is on the playoff bubble? Who is in a position to earn a Top 16 seed and a Top 8 seed? They break it all down here. The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit  HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 11 -USD, Mercer, Lamar, YSU, and NDSU all pick up wins in ranked matchups -Playoff scenarios for teams and conferences, and how some Week 12 games impact the postseason picture -Notable games include No. 14 Illinois State at No. 16 South Dakota State, No. 19 Lamar at No. 15 Stephen F. Austin, No. 17 South Dakota at No. 21 So...

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 10 -Which upsets were most surprising between: No. 24/25 ACU beat No. 2/2 Tarleton State Indiana State beat No. 4/5 SDSU Idaho State beat No. 6/6 UC Davis South Dakota beat No. 8/10 North Dakota UIW beat No. 14/14 Lamar Idaho beat No. 19/21 Northern Arizona Southern Utah beat No. 22/24 Austin Peay -What to do with teams like...

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 9 -NDSU rolls SDSU, James Conway breaks an FCS career record, Michael Wortham is a star, and UTRGV continues to impress -Is it NDSU vs. the field? And where does SDSU go from here? -Big implications this week for No. 2/2 Tarleton State at No. 24/25 Abilene Christian -A look at Top 8 playoff seed scenarios The podcast is pres...

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 8 -No. 1/1 NDSU at No. 2/2 SDSU preview. How crucial is Chase Mason’s status in this game? What are the key matchups? And what are the implications? -No. 18/20 Illinois State at No. 21/NR South Dakota preview. A huge matchup for playoff hopes. -No. 4/4 Montana at Sac State preview. A major game, plus some antics adding more...

On this episode, Sam discusses the FCS playoff committee's Top 10 ranking. He breaks down the order of teams, their resumes, and some teams just on the outside.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 7 -Projecting what they think the playoff committee’s Top 6 will be when it reveals its Top 10 ranking on Wednesday? -Are the top two obvious? Who has the best argument for the No. 3 spot? We think we know who the five teams are to be sorted within the Top 5, but how many teams are in position for the No. 6 spot? The podcast...

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 6 -What do we make of multiple Top 7 teams escaping upsets? -As we hit the midway point of the season, some hypothetical playoff seed scenarios get thrown into the discussion -Week 7 preview -And more The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 5 -Discussing how we ranked the Top 5 nationally -Week 6 preview: No. 1 NDSU at No. 6 Illinois State, No. 2 SDSU at No. 24 Youngstown State, No. 5 Montana State at No. 13 Northern Arizona, No. 16 West Georgia at No. 22 Austin Peay -And more The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverag...

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -A new model pitch for the FCS playoffs is being presented to commissioners. What is it? What are the positives? What are the negatives? Will it happen? -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 4 The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 3 -Montana beats UND in comeback fashion -Tarleton State and SIU dominate on the road -NDSU QB Cole Payton off to a hot start -Rhody improves to 3-0  -UIW makes a QB switch -Week 4 top games -And more The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 2 -SDSU's big win at Montana State  -Abilene Christian gets a ranked win over SFA -The Pioneer gets two more big non-conference wins  -Lamar knocks off South Dakota  -Bryant and LIU earn FBS wins -Week 3 top games -And more The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for...

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 1 -Tarleton State and Austin Peay earn FBS wins -SDSU and Lehigh grab ranked victories -Two ranked SoCon teams get upset -Multiple FCS teams nearly beat FBS opponents -NDSU, Montana State, SDSU debut new QBs -Week 2 top games -And more The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and...

On this episode, Sam is joined by Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant. The two discuss: -Nicholls’ upset over No. 5 UIW on ESPN2 -Southland’s rise -UTRGV’s potential -New media deal -Moving to a 9-game conference schedule -FCS championship moving to Nashville -Conference realignment -New D1 governance -And more

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss: -3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 0 -Reacting to Nicholls knocking off No. 5 UIW -Thoughts on Mercer-UC Davis resulting in a no-contest due to lighting -Most intriguing Week 1 games. Will we see any FCS over FBS wins? Can Lehigh make a statement? How juicy is Sac State at SDSU? The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit  HERO Sports for FCS co...