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Jackson and Omar are back recapping the awards races and landscape of another week of FCS football. We discuss why Lindsey Scott of Nicholls is the frontrunner right now and we look at how Cinderella seasons from Gardner-Webb and VMI can put some players in the thick of the Buck Buchanan and Walter Payton awards races.

The ASun came in hot with a lot of new ideas (sorry for the pun) and Marshall and Omar discuss which are good for the college football landscape. We also discuss the fallout of NMSU's blowout loss to Tarleton State and how important a win over the Dixie State Trailblazers will be.

Jackson and Omar look at some early standouts in the race for the FCS's most coveted honors as well as preview the playoff format and other big games this Spring. (Note: Omar had some trouble with his mic on this episode, but those issues will be solved in the future).

Begin your week the right way with Marshall and Omar as they talk about why schools like Duquesne, Fordham, and Albany are playing in Hawaii when their are other FBS schools way closer. We discuss the recruiting value of these trips to Hawaii. Additionally, we discuss the genius of this year's Opportunity Bowl between Eastern Kentucky and Western Carolina and how much better a world with FBS bowls...

Marshall and Omar are back to debate the validity of an undefeated Aggie team of the Spring of 2021 being called one of the program's great teams despite only playing three games. Also, with the cancellation of the MEAC's season, we look at how a Spring Celebration Bowl, if scheduled, can be a unique chance for the remaining MEAC schools to make history.

Marshall and Omar discuss how the upcoming FCS Spring season could be the perfect opportunity for teams to have signature seasons, especially for teams in the Patriot League and Northeast Conference. Find out why you should get behind the Bison of Bucknell this season. Shopping Link to Breaking the Line: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/breaking-the-line_samuel-g-freedman/903530/item/40743856/?mkwid=...

After some future kickoff games seem to lack the luster of previous kickoff games, Marshall and I take the mic with some suggestions such as old conference matchups and iconic bowl rematches. Comment some of your ideas below! Or you can @ us on Twitter @OmarRashonBorja and @m_arshall_. Follow us on the Gram @marshall.stovall and Sodapop_Borja!

The Hardware Podcast is back to preview this weekend's All-Star games with players to watch and the history behind them. We're the only podcast you need for this weekend!

Today we discuss whether UTEP should go independent and put it's other sports in the Southland and whether Liberty should choose independence over the ASun if that conference ever becomes FBS.

Jackson and I are back to select our All-Bowl teams. Our picks may surprise you! Comment your own picks and opinions on our picks below!

James from As For Football joins us to discuss Boise State joining the American and how the Mountain West might respond. Sprinkled in is a little bit of talk about Army being in a conference and even the 2008 Apple Cup.  Follow @AsForFootball on Twitter for all you need to know about Army football during the season and offseason!

Jackson and I are back like Texas, with a quick overview of the #10-#5 vote-getters as well as stats and historical notes on the four finalists before tomorrow night's Heisman ceremony! We have all the info you need right here!

Marshall and I bring on special guest, Alex Funderburke to talk about Army's scheduling similarities to the 80s as well as avoiding an Army bowl snub through a Commander-In-Chief's Trophy Bowl tie-in. Come for the discussion, stay for us finding out about Army landing in the Liberty Bowl.

Jackson and I are back before championship weekend to talk about some weekly award snubs. We debate whether Tyrrell Pigrome's historic season is worth some Unitas Golden Arm Award love and we also look at how UTSA's appearance in the First Responder Bowl on ABC can help Sincere McCormick's Doak Walker hopes.

For the first time, Jackson, Marshall, and I combine forces and welcome a very special guest, Rich Waltz, veteran play-by-play man for CBS Sports Network! He discusses his career with us as well as shares his opinions on the Group of Five and conference realignment among other topics. Rich Waltz of CBS Sports Network Joins Our Hardware/100 Yards of Podcast Crossover Episode!

Marshall and talk about the remaining undefeated Pac-12 teams' path to the CFP and it's not pretty. Also, send the kids to bed because we have some sexy bowl matchups for you guys.

After a splendid holiday weekend, Jackson and I are back to discuss Jaret Patterson's Heisman merit after his colossal 400 yard and 8 TD game against Kent State. Additionally, we talk about our favorite CBS Sports Network and ACC Network announcers for some reason.

For the first time, special guest, analytics expert, Conor McQuiston (@conormcq5) joins us and talks about UMass' offense and launch George Georgopolous' Ray Guy and Heisman campaign as well as the Playoff race and Texas A&M and Miami's chances.  Special thanks as well to Jared Lee for the advanced punt metrics. Follow him @jaredDLee on Twitter!

Today, Jackson and I are back looking at the new after-bowl format for the Heisman for 2020 and what that means for some of the finalists. Also, we ask if Indiana vs Ohio State this Saturday is a Heisman elimination game for Mike Penix and Justin Fields. Finally, we take a look at the Biletnikoff race and spoiler, Elijah Moore of Ole Miss is in the thick of it.  *We had some technical difficu...

Marshall and I analyze schools bringing back old successful coaches and debate the merit of Cincinnati running up the score on East Carolina. Lastly, we look at two actors who can mix up the college football landscape. A New Year's Six bound Tulsa and a messy Conference USA

Jackson Danner and I are back after a little break to look at the favorites and dark horses for the Heisman and Doak Walker Award races. It will be a fight to the finish.

Marshall and I investigate why Navy's had it's worst QB play since 1994 and fire up the San Jose State New Years' Six Bandwagon. Our friend Conor McQuiston, @ConorMcQ5 on Twitter helps us by providing some advanced analytics for us. Give him a follow at this link for some of the best college football graphs in the game!    https://twitter.com/ConorMcQ5

Marshall and I talk about the need for Marshall and BYU to schedule one another as well as the return of Christmas Day bowl football! Also, much more

Marshall and I are back to discuss the elite seasons Army, BYU, and Liberty are having this year and what it means for college football, as well as the path to the playoff for Cincinnati.