FCS Football Talk Network

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: The FCS Podcast will be bringing you updates from the reigning FCS Champion James Madison Dukes throughout the 2017 FCS college football season. On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to James Madison wide receiver Riley Stapleton. The two talk about his strong play in the playoffs -- 15 catches, 321 yards, 3 TDs -- how QB Bryan Schor has led the team and the opportunity to return to the FCS Championship.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin talks to the top tackler of the Celebration Bowl-bound Grambling​ Tigers, linebacker De'Arius Christmas. Christmas talks about his time at East Mississippi Community College and how he felt the Netflix show Last Chance U reflected his experience at the junior college, how rewarding his journey to Grambling has been, what it was like to be a part of the blocked extra point that was so crucial in last year's Celebration Bowl, what it's like to play for a storied University like Grambling, and more.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin talks to a linebacker from the undefeated and Celebration Bowl-bound North Carolina A&T Aggies, Jeremy Taylor. Taylor talks about the 2015 Celebration Bowl and what he remembers from the game, how much he's grown as a player since that game, this year's matchup against Grambling, his dedication to special teams, and more.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin talks to the running back of the Celebration Bowl-bound Grambling​ Tigers, Martez Carter. Carter talks about the Tigers' win in the 2016 Celebration Bowl, what quarterback Devante Kincade brings to Grambling's offense, the season so far for Grambling and more.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin talks to the quarterback of the undefeated and Celebration Bowl-bound North Carolina A&T Aggies, Lamar Raynard. Raynard talks about winning the Celebration Bowl two years ago and what it's like to play in a game of that magnitude, how the team has fared this year after seeing Tarik Cohen head to and exceed in the NFL, the team's current draft prospect -- offensive lineman Brandon Parker, and the upcoming Celebration Bowl matchup against Grambling​, among other topics.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to James Madison quarterback Bryan Schor. The two talk the huge win over Weber State in the quarterfinals, JMU's offensive weapons and Schor's ability as a dual-threat QB, his recruitment to JMU and the semifinal matchup with South Dakota State.

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: The FCS Podcast will be bringing you updates from the reigning FCS Champion James Madison Dukes throughout the 2017 FCS college football season.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to former James Madison wide receiver Brandon Ravenel. Ravenel talks about life after JMU football -- which includes football overseas, the current JMU season and more.

CHECKING IN WITH THE CHAMPS: The FCS Podcast will be bringing you updates from the reigning FCS Champion James Madison Dukes throughout the 2017 FCS college football season.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to former James Madison offensive lineman Matt Frank. Frank reflects on last season's championship run and talks about his life after JMU football (which is still heavily involved in JMU football). The two also discuss the current Dukes' season and more.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to Weber State head coach Jay Hill. The two talk about the defensive and special teams strengths for Weber State and the upcoming matchup with James Madison, as well as Hill's coaching history and his philosophies after working with coaches like Urban Meyer, Gary Andersen and more.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to JMU head coach Mike Houston. The two talk the about the Dukes first playoff game, Houston's commitment to staying at James Madison and more.