Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye give out their favorite Super Bowl bets for this weekend's big game. Circa Sports sportsbook operations manager Jeff Benson stops by (10:18) to discuss Super Bowl Sunday, their new sportsbook in downtown Las Vegas and what Circa Sports has planned for FCS betting this spring. Mid-major basketball insider Mike Lucas makes his regular appearance (2^:17) to talk picks of the week and Super Bowl prop bets, while WAC assistant commissioner Chris Thompson (44:04) joins the show to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the conference's recent expansion. Our hosts close out the show (1:05:11) by discussing the Southland Conference preseason poll and taking an FCS look at EA Sports' upcoming college football video game.

Hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye open this week's episode by discussing ASUN expansion and the recent opt out of defending NEC champion Central Connecticut. Colter Nuanez of ESPN Missoula/Skyline Sports (20:13) joins the show to preview the Big Sky and provide insight into why Montana and Montana State decided to pass on the spring season. Mid-major hoops insider Mike Lucas stops by (50:20) to give his college basketball betting picks for Friday and break down Sunday's nationally televised Southland Conference showdown between Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin. The guys close out the show (1:17:16) by comparing FCS conferences to bars and restaurants.

In the latest episode of Bet the FCS, hosts Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye give their thoughts on how the latest opt-outs impact the national title race. HERO Sports senior FCS analyst Sam Herder joins the show (15:19) to preview the Missouri Valley Conference and discuss the outlook for the FCS spring season, while mid-major hoops insider Mike Lucas stops by to give his basketball betting picks for Wednesday (41:00). The guys close out the show by playing matchmaker for college football fans looking for an FCS team this spring (55:27).

In the first full episode of the Bet the FCS podcast, Josh Criswell, David Berry and Matt Faye weigh in on Thursday's announcement that Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, Lamar, Abilene Christian and Southern Utah will be joining the WAC — and where the Southland Conference goes from here. Basketball insider Mike Lucas stops by (20:33) to talk mid-major national title hopefuls and Friday betting picks. James Madison beat writer Greg Madia also joins the show (51:56) to give a CAA spring football preview.

In the teaser episode of Bet the FCS, Josh Criswell, David Berry, Matt Faye and David Graf give their thoughts on who could bring home a national title this spring — while taking the top-two favorites out of the equation.