FCS Football Talk Network

Austin Peay head coach Will Healy joins Brian McLaughlin on the HERO Sports FCS Podcast to talk about the Governors' 2017 season and the outcome from FCS Selection Sunday.

On this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast, Brian McLaughlin speaks to JMU offensive lineman and NFL Draft prospect Aaron Stinnie. They talk about the team's 10-0 start, the tough battle with Richmond, his switch from defensive line to offensive line and the upcoming game against Elon.

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS​ Podcast by Austin Peay head coach Will Healy. The two talk about arguably the biggest game in Austin Peay history as the Govs look to defeat Eastern Illinois and earn the team's first-ever spot in the FCS Playoffs. They also talk about the success Jacksonville State has had in OVC play under head coach John Grass, the different ways Austin Peay has won games this season, the Govs' offensive firepower and the Austin Peay fanbase.

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 once again to JMU SID Chris Brooks. Brian and Chris talk the JMU-Richmond rivalry and this weekend's matchup, the JMU win streak of 21 straight games, the Dukes' balanced approach to the season and the playoff outlook as it stands before week 11.

Brian McLaughlin and Jim Oxley discuss the upcoming FCS Playoffs, the Ivy League title, and the Celebration Bowl frontrunners. Four FCS teams can secure an auto-bid by winning their conference while six auto-bids will definitely be undecided until the final weekend of play. Also, can Yale secure an Ivy League title and is the Celebration Bowl destined for a North Carolina A&T-Grambling State showdown?

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS​ Podcast by Jacksonville State sophomore defensive back Marlon Bridges. Brian and Marlon talk about the JSU schedule and FBS​ opponents, what the JSU defense does so well, why he chose to play at Jacksonville State over FBS offers, what the rabid JSU fanbase is like and more.

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS​ Podcast by Jacksonville State offensive lineman Justin Lea. Brian and Justin talk about the tough non-conference JSU schedule year-in and year-out and the matchup last season with LSU, how the best FCS opponents JSU has played aren't that far off from the FBS teams they've faced, his high school days playing defense and JSU's track record with the NFL.

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS​ Podcast by Jacksonville State linebacker Joel McCandless. Brian and Joel discuss Joel's journey from high school football to JUCO Hinds Community College to Jacksonville State, playing against Auburn in one of his first FCS games, how JSU's defense has played this season, and how the Ohio Valley Conference has improved.

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS​ Podcast by Jacksonville State head coach John Grass. Brian and coach Grass talk about JSU's run in the Ohio Valley Conference and the parity forming in the league, Grass' path from high school coaching to Jacksonville State and his perspective on recruiting as former high school coach and a current college coach. They also talk about defensive lineman Darius Jackson and the atmosphere of JSU football.

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS Podcast by Austin Peay defensive lineman Jaison Williams. Brian and Jaison talk about how the defense has sparked the Austin Peay turnaround from a 29-straight loss team to a potential playoff squad, the upcoming matchup with Central Florida, his recruitment to Austin Peay and more.