On this episode, Sam is joined by FCS Fans Nation’s Jamie Williams. The two discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments of the 2025 FCS season. Which teams surpassed preseason expectations? And which teams did not live up to the hype?
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On this episode, Sam and Zach recap an epic FCS championship game as Montana State defeats Illinois State in overtime. They also talk about how ISU and MSU can reload for next season. And then they discuss the experience in Nashville, which made its debut hosting the game.
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Audio from Montana State's and Illinois State's FCS championship postgame press conferences.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen met with the media in Nashville two days before the FCS championship game.

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack met with the media in Nashville two days before the FCS championship game.

On this episode, Sam and Zach preview the FCS championship game between Montana State and Illinois State. What are some key matchups, things to watch, and storylines heading into this game?
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On this episode, Sam is joined by Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports and ESPN Montana. They discuss:
-Montana State’s journey to the national title game
-How this year’s team has a different personality from last year’s team
-Is last year’s championship result a motivating factor?
-Is this the best coaching job by Brent Vigen in his time at MSU?
-Justin Lamson and the new-look offense
-Illinois State matchup
-Nashville
-And more
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On this episode, Sam is joined by John Fitzgerald, the play-by-play voice for Illinois State. They discuss:
-Illinois State’s playoff journey to Nashville
-When did things click for Illinois State
-The win at NDSU
-Expected crowd in Nashville
-Key players for Illinois State
-Brock Spack
-Illinois State adapting to the new age of college athletics
-The matchup against Montana State
-And more
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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, offensive lineman JT Reed, and defensive tackle Paul Brott met with the media for a virtual press conference a week before the FCS championship. In-person media interviews will be conducted two days before the game in Nashville. Here is audio from the Dec. 29 presser.

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack, quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, and linebacker Tye Niekamp met with the FCS media for a virtual press conference a week before the FCS championship. In-person media interviews will be conducted two days before the game in Nashville. Here is audio from the Dec. 29 presser.