FCS Football Talk Network

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell preview the FCS championship game, discussing the key storylines and matchups between No. 1 Montana State and No. 2 NDSU.
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
-The Ivy League in the playoffs
-Jason Eck leaving Idaho for New Mexico
-Gevani McCoy potentially transferring to UIW
-Semifinal matchups
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell preview the quarterfinal round of the FCS playoffs.
Friday, Dec. 13
8 p.m. CT on ESPN: #8 Idaho at #1 Montana State
Saturday, Dec. 14
11 a.m. CT on ESPN: #6 UIW at #3 SDSU
2 p.m. CT on ESPN+: #5 UC Davis at #4 South Dakota
2:30 p.m. CT on ABC: #7 Mercer at #2 NDSU
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
-Three Game Balls and A Flag from the first round of the playoffs
-The Top 3 finalists for the Walter Payton Award and Buck Buchanan Award
-Most intriguing second-round matchups
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss playoff scenarios in each conference. Which teams are in contention for a Top 8 seed, and who are bubble teams to pay attention to?

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
-Week 11 Three Game Balls and A Flag
-A conference-by-conference look at teams still in contention for a Top 8 FCS playoff seed
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, FCS Playoff Committee chair Matt Larsen and the NCAA’s Ty Halpin join the podcast to help break down many topics:

-New format seeding the top 16 seeds

-The committee using new metrics — KPI, Massey Ratings, and ESPN’s Football Power Index

-Are ranked wins counted

-What criteria or metric is usually discussed the most when forming the bracket, whether it be rankings, overall record, eye test, strength of schedule, ranked wins, etc.?

-What is the selection process in determining the field and the order of seeds?

-There are a few playoff committee members whose school will be in the discussion for a spot somewhere in the bracket. How does that work if, for example, NDSU is being discussed when it comes to seeding?

-Minimum bids to host

-Several FCS playoff games getting a national spotlight

-Toyota Stadium renovations

-Frisco

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
-The FCS Playoff Committee’s Top 10 rankings
-Week 9 Three Game Balls and A Flag
-SDSU’s big win over USD
-Week 10’s most intriguing games
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
-Big-picture outlook of NDSU beating SDSU and how it shapes the national title picture
-Week 8 Three Game Balls and A Flag
-How far should voters have dropped Villanova and Mercer after upset losses in Week 8?
-Is Tommy Mellott a dark horse pick for the Walter Payton Award?
-Week 9 previews: No. 24 WCU at No. 14 Mercer and No. 4 USD at No. 3 SDSU
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:
-Week 7 Three Game Balls and A Flag
-Montana State gets a statement win, while North Alabama, Northern Colorado, and SFA pull off upset wins
-Week 8 previews:
An in-depth preview for No. 1 SDSU at No. 2 NDSU
No. 16 Rhode Island at No. 24 New Hampshire implications
Is Weber State at Sac State already a playoff elimination game?
Is Mercer at Samford a trap game?
Importance of McNeese at UIW in the Southland playoff race
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.