The FCS football playoff race is heating up, and Week 8 is probably bringing more chaos!This week on the show, we're breaking down another wild weekend, including North Dakota's stunning upset of No. 1 South Dakota State.We dive into the madness of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the latest shakeup in the FCS Nation Top 25, and the teams making moves as the race for the FCS Playoffs intensifies. Who's a legitimate national championship contender, and which highly ranked programs should be hitting the panic button?We preview the biggest matchups across the country, breaking down our Head Turners, highlighting key players to watch, and identifying the teams with the most to prove as conference championship races heat up.Plus, we've got our Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, standout performances, bold predictions, upset alerts, and picks for another loaded weekend of FCS football.With the playoff picture becoming more unpredictable by the week, every game matters. Who survives, who stumbles, and who's ready to make a statement?All that and more on this week's episode of FCS Nation Radio!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexslemonade.org/affiliation/northwestern-mutual-fcs-nation-2026">Northwestern Mutual & FCS Nation 2026 | Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer</a>

The FCS football playoff race is heating up, and Week 8 is probably bringing more chaos! This week on the show, we're breaking down another wild weekend, including North Dakota's stunning upset of No. 1 South Dakota State. We dive into the madness of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the latest shakeup in the FCS Nation Top 25, and the teams making moves as the race for the FCS Playoffs intensifies. Who's a legitimate national championship contender, and which highly ranked programs should be hitting the panic button? We preview the biggest matchups across the country, breaking down our Head Turners, highlighting key players to watch, and identifying the teams with the most to prove as conference championship races heat up. Plus, we've got our Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, standout performances, bold predictions, upset alerts, and picks for another loaded weekend of FCS football. With the playoff picture becoming more unpredictable by the week, every game matters. Who survives, who stumbles, and who's ready to make a statement? All that and more on this week's episode of FCS Nation Radio! Northwestern Mutual & FCS Nation 2026 | Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer

The FCS football playoff race is heating up, and Week 8 is probably bringing more chaos!This week on the show, we're breaking down another wild weekend, including North Dakota's stunning upset of No. 1 South Dakota State.We dive into the madness of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the latest shakeup in the FCS Nation Top 25, and the teams making moves as the race for the FCS Playoffs intensifies. Who's a legitimate national championship contender, and which highly ranked programs should be hitting the panic button?We preview the biggest matchups across the country, breaking down our Head Turners, highlighting key players to watch, and identifying the teams with the most to prove as conference championship races heat up.Plus, we've got our Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, standout performances, bold predictions, upset alerts, and picks for another loaded weekend of FCS football.With the playoff picture becoming more unpredictable by the week, every game matters. Who survives, who stumbles, and who's ready to make a statement?All that and more on this week's episode of FCS Nation Radio!<a href="https://www.alexslemonade.org/affiliation/northwestern-mutual-fcs-nation-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer">Northwestern Mutual &amp; FCS Nation 2026 | Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer</a>

Is ANYONE Safe in the FCS Top 25? | Week 8

The FCS landscape is heating up, and Week 7 delivered plenty of reasons to shake up the rankings. Kevin Marshall and Stone Labanowitz are back on FCS Nation Radio to break down the biggest results across the country, unveil the latest FCS Nation Top 25, spotlight standout performances and preview another loaded weekend of FCS football.Northern Arizona made one of the loudest statements of the season, knocking off No. 2 Montana in a 49-44 thriller behind a six-touchdown performance from quarterback Ty Pennington. The Lumberjacks are surging, and the guys discuss what the win means for the Big Sky race, Montana's outlook and Northern Arizona's emergence as a legitimate national contender.Meanwhile, Tarleton State kept its undefeated season rolling with a 40-32 road victory over Austin Peay. Quarterback Kaden Anderson continued to impress as the Texans strengthened their position near the top of the national rankings. The guys also revisit Northern Iowa's win over North Dakota, Youngstown State's offensive explosion, South Dakota's continued momentum and Lamar's dramatic victory over UIW.With South Dakota State holding the No. 1 spot in the latest FCS Nation Top 25, Kevin and Stone examine the movement throughout the rankings, the teams gaining ground and the programs facing questions as conference races intensify. Plus, a look at the week's top individual performances and the players making a name for themselves on the national stage.Special Guest: Lamar Head Coach Pete RossomandoLamar Cardinals head coach Pete Rossomando joins Kevin Marshall for an inside look at one of the FCS's most physical football teams. Rossomando discusses the Cardinals' downhill rushing attack, the development of quarterback Aiden McCown and why winning in the trenches remains central to Lamar's identity. He also shares his philosophy on tackling and physical practices, highlights key defensive contributors and gives some well-deserved recognition to the unsung heroes making an impact on special teams.The conversation comes as Lamar continues its push in the Southland Conference, with a pivotal matchup against Southeastern Louisiana on deck.Looking Ahead: Week 7 PreviewThe upcoming slate features major conference implications and several matchups that could reshape the national picture. South Dakota State travels to North Dakota, Northern Iowa faces a surging Youngstown State squad, and undefeated Tarleton State welcomes Central Arkansas. Out west, Montana looks to rebound against Idaho, Montana State visits Eastern Washington and Northern Arizona aims to build on its statement victory when it hosts Portland State.Kevin and Stone break down the matchups, identify key players to watch and discuss which teams have the most to prove as the FCS playoff picture begins to take shape.And, of course, the show wraps up with the weekly picks, upset specials and predictions as the guys put their football knowledge to the test.From statement wins and rising contenders to coaching insight and pivotal conference showdowns, it's another packed edition of FCS Nation Radio.Follow us at @FCSNationRadio1 for weekly analysis, interviews, rankings and coverage from across the Football Championship Subdivision.Visit FCSNationRadio.com for more FCS football coverage.

The FCS landscape is heating up, and Week 7 delivered plenty of reasons to shake up the rankings. Kevin Marshall and Stone Labanowitz are back on FCS Nation Radio to break down the biggest results across the country, unveil the latest FCS Nation Top 25, spotlight standout performances and preview another loaded weekend of FCS football. Northern Arizona made one of the loudest statements of the season, knocking off No. 2 Montana in a 49-44 thriller behind a six-touchdown performance from quarterback Ty Pennington. The Lumberjacks are surging, and the guys discuss what the win means for the Big Sky race, Montana's outlook and Northern Arizona's emergence as a legitimate national contender. Meanwhile, Tarleton State kept its undefeated season rolling with a 40-32 road victory over Austin Peay. Quarterback Kaden Anderson continued to impress as the Texans strengthened their position near the top of the national rankings. The guys also revisit Northern Iowa's win over North Dakota, Youngstown State's offensive explosion, South Dakota's continued momentum and Lamar's dramatic victory over UIW. With South Dakota State holding the No. 1 spot in the latest FCS Nation Top 25, Kevin and Stone examine the movement throughout the rankings, the teams gaining ground and the programs facing questions as conference races intensify. Plus, a look at the week's top individual performances and the players making a name for themselves on the national stage. Special Guest: Lamar Head Coach Pete Rossomando Lamar Cardinals head coach Pete Rossomando joins Kevin Marshall for an inside look at one of the FCS's most physical football teams. Rossomando discusses the Cardinals' downhill rushing attack, the development of quarterback Aiden McCown and why winning in the trenches remains central to Lamar's identity. He also shares his philosophy on tackling and physical practices, highlights key defensive contributors and gives some well-deserved recognition to the unsung heroes making an impact on special teams. The conversation comes as Lamar continues its push in the Southland Conference, with a pivotal matchup against Southeastern Louisiana on deck. Looking Ahead: Week 7 Preview The upcoming slate features major conference implications and several matchups that could reshape the national picture. South Dakota State travels to North Dakota, Northern Iowa faces a surging Youngstown State squad, and undefeated Tarleton State welcomes Central Arkansas. Out west, Montana looks to rebound against Idaho, Montana State visits Eastern Washington and Northern Arizona aims to build on its statement victory when it hosts Portland State. Kevin and Stone break down the matchups, identify key players to watch and discuss which teams have the most to prove as the FCS playoff picture begins to take shape. And, of course, the show wraps up with the weekly picks, upset specials and predictions as the guys put their football knowledge to the test. From statement wins and rising contenders to coaching insight and pivotal conference showdowns, it's another packed edition of FCS Nation Radio. Follow us at @FCSNationRadio1 for weekly analysis, interviews, rankings and coverage from across the Football Championship Subdivision. Visit FCSNationRadio.com for more FCS football coverage.

The FCS Power Shift Is Here | Week 7

The FCS football landscape has been turned upside down, and Week 6 is bringing some of the biggest matchups of the season. From shocking upsets and a new No. 1 team to a highly anticipated Top 10 showdown in the United Athletic Conference, there's plenty to unpack on this week's episode of FCS Nation Radio.We kick things off with a wild Week 5 recap, headlined by Idaho's stunning 35-34 victory over previously No. 1 Montana State. The Vandals erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, scored a touchdown in the final seconds and converted a game-winning two-point attempt to end the Bobcats' 19-game winning streak. What does the loss mean for Montana State's national championship hopes, and how far should the defending champions fall in the rankings?Meanwhile, South Dakota State made its case for the top spot with a convincing 31-14 road victory over Illinois State, while Montana continued rolling behind quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat's five-touchdown performance. Youngstown State strengthened its résumé with a ranked win over Southern Illinois, Northern Arizona handed Idaho State its first loss, and Western Carolina exposed some serious concerns for previously unbeaten Tennessee Tech in a 44-20 upset.And don't forget The Citadel. The Bulldogs pulled off one of the weekend's biggest surprises, knocking off previously unbeaten South Carolina State 34-31 behind a dominant rushing performance and a walk-off field goal.With the rankings shaken up, we reveal the latest FCS Nation Top 25 and discuss which teams deserve to rise, which contenders have questions to answer and whether South Dakota State has established itself as the team to beat.We also recognize our FCS Nation Players of the Week, including Yale quarterback Dante Reno, who delivered an emotional four-touchdown performance just one day after the passing of his father, longtime Yale head coach Tony Reno, and North Alabama defensive standout Leo Glover, whose 11 tackles, two interceptions and two tackles for loss helped the Lions defeat Eastern Kentucky.Then it's time to turn the page to a loaded Week 6 slate, featuring several matchups with major conference championship and FCS playoff implications.No. 3 Tarleton State at No. 10 Austin Peay headlines the weekend as two of the UAC's best square off in Clarksville. The undefeated Texans bring one of the nation's most explosive offenses, led by quarterback Kaden Anderson, who has thrown 12 touchdowns without an interception. But Austin Peay has plenty of firepower of its own, including Chris Parson, one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the FCS, and Denver Harper, a dynamic playmaker averaging nearly 53 yards per touchdown.Austin Peay head coach Jeff Faris joins Kevin for an exclusive interview, discussing the Governors' rise, the leadership of Chris Parson, Harper's electrifying performances, the playmakers behind the UAC's top-ranked defense and the home-field advantage at Fortera Stadium. Faris also makes a bold case for why he believes the UAC is the best conference in FCS football.Elsewhere, No. 2 Montana travels to No. 14 Northern Arizona in a massive Big Sky matchup. Can the Lumberjacks follow up their upset of Idaho State with another statement victory, or will Keali'i Ah Yat and the Grizzlies continue their climb toward the top of the national rankings?We also break down key matchups across the Southland, CAA, Ivy League, Patriot League, SWAC and SoCon, including Incarnate Word at Lamar, Cal Poly at Idaho State, Harvard at Cornell, Jackson State at Grambling, Dartmouth at Yale and Wofford at Elon.Finally, we close things out with our Week 6 picks and predictions, breaking down all the matchups, identifying potential upsets and debating which teams are ready to make a statement.

The FCS football landscape has been turned upside down, and Week 6 is bringing some of the biggest matchups of the season. From shocking upsets and a new No. 1 team to a highly anticipated Top 10 showdown in the United Athletic Conference, there's plenty to unpack on this week's episode of FCS Nation Radio. We kick things off with a wild Week 5 recap, headlined by Idaho's stunning 35-34 victory over previously No. 1 Montana State. The Vandals erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, scored a touchdown in the final seconds and converted a game-winning two-point attempt to end the Bobcats' 19-game winning streak. What does the loss mean for Montana State's national championship hopes, and how far should the defending champions fall in the rankings? Meanwhile, South Dakota State made its case for the top spot with a convincing 31-14 road victory over Illinois State, while Montana continued rolling behind quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat's five-touchdown performance. Youngstown State strengthened its résumé with a ranked win over Southern Illinois, Northern Arizona handed Idaho State its first loss, and Western Carolina exposed some serious concerns for previously unbeaten Tennessee Tech in a 44-20 upset. And don't forget The Citadel. The Bulldogs pulled off one of the weekend's biggest surprises, knocking off previously unbeaten South Carolina State 34-31 behind a dominant rushing performance and a walk-off field goal. With the rankings shaken up, we reveal the latest FCS Nation Top 25 and discuss which teams deserve to rise, which contenders have questions to answer and whether South Dakota State has established itself as the team to beat. We also recognize our FCS Nation Players of the Week, including Yale quarterback Dante Reno, who delivered an emotional four-touchdown performance just one day after the passing of his father, longtime Yale head coach Tony Reno, and North Alabama defensive standout Leo Glover, whose 11 tackles, two interceptions and two tackles for loss helped the Lions defeat Eastern Kentucky. Then it's time to turn the page to a loaded Week 6 slate, featuring several matchups with major conference championship and FCS playoff implications. No. 3 Tarleton State at No. 10 Austin Peay headlines the weekend as two of the UAC's best square off in Clarksville. The undefeated Texans bring one of the nation's most explosive offenses, led by quarterback Kaden Anderson, who has thrown 12 touchdowns without an interception. But Austin Peay has plenty of firepower of its own, including Chris Parson, one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the FCS, and Denver Harper, a dynamic playmaker averaging nearly 53 yards per touchdown. Austin Peay head coach Jeff Faris joins Kevin for an exclusive interview, discussing the Governors' rise, the leadership of Chris Parson, Harper's electrifying performances, the playmakers behind the UAC's top-ranked defense and the home-field advantage at Fortera Stadium. Faris also makes a bold case for why he believes the UAC is the best conference in FCS football. Elsewhere, No. 2 Montana travels to No. 14 Northern Arizona in a massive Big Sky matchup. Can the Lumberjacks follow up their upset of Idaho State with another statement victory, or will Keali'i Ah Yat and the Grizzlies continue their climb toward the top of the national rankings? We also break down key matchups across the Southland, CAA, Ivy League, Patriot League, SWAC and SoCon, including Incarnate Word at Lamar, Cal Poly at Idaho State, Harvard at Cornell, Jackson State at Grambling, Dartmouth at Yale and Wofford at Elon. Finally, we close things out with our Week 6 picks and predictions, breaking down all the matchups, identifying potential upsets and debating which teams are ready to make a statement.

FCS Week 6: The Contenders Are Separating from the Pretenders

Week 5 is here, and the big picture is already getting shaken up. Kevin and Stone break down the biggest results from the weekend, including Montana State staying perfect, Montana’s dominant win over UC Davis behind a monster performance from Eli Gillman, Youngstown State’s statement win over South Dakota, Northern Iowa stunning Illinois State and North Dakota surviving Indiana State.Then, we dive into the latest FCS Nation Top 25, hand out our Players of the Week and turn the page to a loaded weekend ahead. Can Illinois State bounce back against South Dakota State? What happens when No. 1 Montana State walks into the Kibbie Dome? And which teams are positioned to make the biggest statement as conference play heats up?Plus, we break down the games to watch across the country and close it out with our Week 5 picks. 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰It’s another packed edition of FCS Nation Radio. 🍿

Week 5 is here, and the big picture is already getting shaken up. Kevin and Stone break down the biggest results from the weekend, including Montana State staying perfect, Montana’s dominant win over UC Davis behind a monster performance from Eli Gillman, Youngstown State’s statement win over South Dakota, Northern Iowa stunning Illinois State and North Dakota surviving Indiana State. Then, we dive into the latest FCS Nation Top 25, hand out our Players of the Week and turn the page to a loaded weekend ahead. Can Illinois State bounce back against South Dakota State? What happens when No. 1 Montana State walks into the Kibbie Dome? And which teams are positioned to make the biggest statement as conference play heats up? Plus, we break down the games to watch across the country and close it out with our Week 5 picks. 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 It’s another packed edition of FCS Nation Radio. 🍿

Separation Season Begins in Week 5 of the FCS 🍿🏈

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Montana Director of Communications @EricTaber talks @MontanaGrizzFB while Week 12 is reviewed &amp; Week 13 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk &amp; Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @SoCon

FCS Nation 11-23-19

Former NFL HC  and Furman Color Commentator Sam Wyche talks @PaladinFootball Week 11 is reviewed & Week 12 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk & Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @So

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Former NFL HC  and Furman Color Commentator Sam Wyche talks @PaladinFootball Week 11 is reviewed &amp; Week 12 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk &amp; Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @So

FCS Nation 11-16-19

@TylerMerriam talks @GoJacksFB Week 10 is reviewed & Week 11 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk & Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @SoConSports

@TylerMerriam talks @GoJacksFB Week 10 is reviewed &amp; Week 11 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk &amp; Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @SoConSports

FCS Nation 11-09-19

@oprsportsgiy talks @UNIFootball Week 9 is reviewed & Week 10 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk & Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @SoConSports

@oprsportsgiy talks @UNIFootball Week 9 is reviewed &amp; Week 10 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk &amp; Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @SoConSports

FCS Nation 11-02-19

@WeberHQ discusses @weberstatefb  #BigSkyFB @Madia_DNRSports breaks down #CAAFB @JJDacotah & @MAnzio77 @ValleyFootball @village_terrier & @SoConJohn22 #SoConFB & @ajmazzolini #BigSkyFB #FCS #FCSFootball

@WeberHQ discusses @weberstatefb #BigSkyFB @Madia_DNRSports breaks down #CAAFB @JJDacotah & @MAnzio77 @ValleyFootball @village_terrier & @SoConJohn22 #SoConFB & @ajmazzolini #BigSkyFB #FCS #FCSFootball

@WeberHQ discusses @weberstatefb  #BigSkyFB @Madia_DNRSports breaks down #CAAFB @JJDacotah &amp; @MAnzio77 @ValleyFootball @village_terrier &amp; @SoConJohn22 #SoConFB &amp; @ajmazzolini #BigSkyFB #FCS #FCSFootball

FCS Nation 10-26-19

James Madison PxP Broadcaster @DTRadioGuy talks @JMUFootball, Week 7 is reviewed & Week 8 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk & Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @SoConSports

James Madison PxP Broadcaster @DTRadioGuy talks @JMUFootball, Week 7 is reviewed &amp; Week 8 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk &amp; Conference segments! We Cover It All! @ValleyFootball @CAAFootball @BigSkyFB @SoConSports

FCS Nation 10-19-19

Nicholls Head Coach Tim Rebowe talks Colonels football and bonus interview with VMI Head Coach Scott Wachenheim.  Week 6 is reviewed and Week 7 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk and Conference segments! We Cover It All!

Nicholls Head Coach Tim Rebowe talks Colonels football and bonus interview with VMI Head Coach Scott Wachenheim. Week 6 is reviewed and Week 7 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk and Conference segments! We Cover It All!

FCS Nation 10-12-19

Furman PxP Broadcaster Dan Scott stops by to talk Furman Football, while Week 5 is reviewed and Week 6 is previewed! Top 25 Poll talk and Conference segments! We Cover It All!

FCS Nation 10-05-19

Kevin and Kris review the action from Week 4, preview Week 5, and pick the winners. Lawrence Smith of FCS Fans Nation stops by to talk FCS Football around the country. #BigSky, #CAA, #MVFC and #SoCon talk as well! We Cov

FCS Nation 09-28-2019

Kevin and Kris review the big games of Week 3 and take a look at the top 25. Sacramento State HC Troy Taylor joins Kevin to talk Hornets football. We Cover It All!!

FCS Nation 09-21-2019

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