FCS Football Talk Network

On this episode, Sam is joined by Cole Neely, former Furman football player and current TV analyst, to preview the Paladins.
The two discuss:
-Last year's memorable run
-2024 expectations 
-QB Carson Jones
-Offensive question marks
-Defensive holes to fill 
-High school recruiting 
-SoCon gaining more respect
-thoughts on the FCS landscape
-And more
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 is joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central and The Bluebloods.
The two discuss some FCS over/unders, including:
-Win totals for SDSU, NDSU, Montana, Montana State, USD, and Nova
-Number of playoff teams from the Big Sky, CAA, MVFC, and SoCon
-Number of Big Sky/MVFC teams in the semifinals
-Number of FCS over FBS wins
-Micah Davey tackles
-ShunDerrick Powell/Kayvon Britten/Lan Larison combined rushing yards
-SDSU defensive PPG
-Between Montana/Montana State/NDSU/SDSU, how many will join the Mountain West within the next 3 years?
-And more
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 is joined by Jay Elsen of Midco Sports to preview the upcoming South Dakota football season.
The two discuss:
-the difference between last offseason and this offseason for USD football
-Offensive talent returning
-Aidan Bouman's progression
-Defensive question marks and names to step up
-USD's portal additions
-Overall roster talent improvement
-2024 expectations
-And more
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 is joined by Brian Marceau, host of Tubs at the Club, to chat Idaho football.
The two discuss:
-Excitement around Idaho football
-Jason Eck
-Jack Layne at QB
-Offensive weapons
-OL progression
-Strength of the defense
-2024 expectations
-And more
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 is joined by Stone Labanowitz, former SIU QB and current co-host of FCS Nation Radio
The two discuss:
-Mark Gronowski staying at SDSU
-Analysis of Cam Miller, Cole Gonzales, and Tommy Mellott
-Under-the-radar QBs
-Transfer portal regrets
-Frisco experience
-And more
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 is joined by Ed Benkin to preview the upcoming Villanova football season.

The two discuss:
-Nova's run to the quarterfinals last year
-Year-to-year inconsistencies
-QB Connor Watkins
-Nova's defensive potential
-Villanova and the CAA
-Battle of the Blue future
-Villanova football following
-And more

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 is joined by CAA writer Daniel Steenkamer to preview UAlbany.
The two discuss:
-UAlbany's rise last year
-The departures and transfer additions
-QB battle
-Defense rebuilding
-Recruiting
-2024 schedule thoughts
-And more
The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit herosports.com for FCS coverage and sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam is joined by NDSU radio play-by-play announcer Sam Neidermann
The two discuss:
-the energy around NDSU football this offseason
-new head coach Tim Polasek
-Eli Green entering the portal
-NDSU's offense
-Can the defense elevate its play?
-Colorado matchup
-NDSU's national title chances
-And more
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 is joined by Montana football analyst Colter Nuanez.
The two discuss:
-Montana fandom at a fever pitch after the national title game appearance 
-Bobby Hauck's contract
-Biggest question for the 2024 Montana football team
-Starting QB situation
-How good can the offense be?
-How the defense looks to reload
-Impact transfers
-Will Montana take another step toward winning a national title?
-And more
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 is joined by South Dakota State beat writer Matt Zimmer.
The two discuss:
-Mark Gronowski returning?
-Biggest questions for SDSU in 2024
-Who are the new weapons on offense?
-How good can the defense be?
-New offensive coordinator
-SDSU's NIL collective
-SDSU's chances at a 3-peat
-And more

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.