FCS Football Talk Network

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS Podcast by Austin Peay offensive lineman Kyle Anderton. Anderson talks about the team's decision to give up their bye week to take on FBS UCF​, his decision to transfer from Vanderbilt to Austin Peay, the differences and similarities between FCS​ and FBS​ football, transitioning from playing quarterback in high school to tight end at Vanderbilt to offensive lineman at now at Austin Peay, and more.

Jim Oxley is joined on the HERO Sports FCS Podcast by Kyle Schwartz, Ohio Valley Conference Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Communications. Jim and Kyle talk about the perception of the Ohio Valley Conference, how the Austin Peay turnaround has affected the OVC, the importance (or necessity?) of FCS​-FBS matchups, how success in football helps other OVC athletic programs, and the OVC's potential to get multiple teams into the FCS playoffs.

Jim Oxley is joined on the HERO Sports FCS​ Podcast by Justin Swallows, the Sports Director for Middle Tennessee's WJZM Radio and 105.1 The Wolf WVWF, and the host of The Saturday Sports Splash. Jim and Justin discuss the Austin Peay turnaround from 29-straight losses to making a payoff push, the competition level in the OVC and the strength of the recruiting and transfer players, and Swallows makes his case for why FCS voters need to start paying attention to what Austin Peay is doing this season.

Brian McLaughlin and Austin Peay quarterback Jeremiah Oatsvall talk about his recruitment to Austin Peay, the upcoming matchup with FBS UCF​ and the quest to earn a playoff berth.

Brian McLaughlin and Southern Utah coach Demario Warren talk recruiting at Southern Utah, the difficulties the Big Sky Conference presents, the huge matchup with Eastern Washington, and more.

Brian McLaughligh and Mercer head coach Bobby Lamb talk about Lamb's playing and coaching days at Furman, starting the program at Mercer and the growth they've seen in the past few years, how QB Kaelan Riley has performed so far and how the defense has meshed this season. They also discus the tough FBS schedule -- Auburn AND Alabama this year -- and more.

Brian McLaughlin hosts Columbia head coach Al Bagnoli on this episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast. The two talk recruiting in the Ivy League, Columbia's strong start, why the Ivy League deosn't participate in the FCS playoffs, 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 James Madison defensive lineman Andrew Ankrah, who had 4 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in the GameDay win over Villanova.

Brian and Andrew talk about the win over Villanova, Ankrah's family's journey from Ghana to the United States, his brother -- Jason Ankrah -- a former Nebraska Cornhusker and NFL/CFL player, Ankrah's dream to play in the NFL one day, and what Mike Houston means to the players on this team.

Jim Oxley and Sam Herder talk about ESPN College GameDay's visits to Fargo, discus the South Dakota win over Youngstown State, and preview the North Dakota State at Youngstown State matchup.

Brian McLaughlin is joined on the HERO Sports FCS Podcast by Villanova linebacker Ed Shockley and defensive back Malik Reaves before Villanova heads to James Madison for a CAA matchup on ESPN College GameDay. Shockley talks about watching GameDay as a kid and what it will be like for the team and the FCS level to be featured on the program, how the defense has been so good despite its injuries. Then Reaves talks about Florida high school football and recruiting, what it means to be on GameDay.