The FCS Edge

Navigating the FCS Landscape

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Get the popcorn ready, it’s the 2025 season debut of “The FCS Edge” podcast.

The new season brings a new podcast name, as co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell take you inside the Division I subdivision with their bold takes. In “The FCS Edge,” episode 1, they’ll review the Top 25 poll, make conference title predictions and analyze preseason watchlists.

OK, make that two buckets of popcorn as they cover:

  • Why North Dakota State remains a contender despite recent losses
  • How the competitive FCS landscape is creating new emerging powers
  • Montana State's solid foundation and returning talent for 2025
  • UIW's potential - and the tough matchups they must survive
  • The challenges South Dakota faces under a new coaching staff
  • Dark horse playoff teams to watch
  • The competitive Ivy League, with Harvard as a strong contender
  • Conference predictions - and why outcomes could surprise
  • Key players on preseason watchlists

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    Time Stamps

    00:00 Introduction to FCS Edge Podcast

    02:48 North Dakota State's Dominance and Challenges
    05:50 The Health of FCS and Emerging Contenders
    08:47 Analyzing the Top Five Teams
    11:37 Coaching Changes and Their Impact
    14:54 Underrated Teams and Dark Horses
    17:47 Looking Ahead to Conference Championships
    22:17 Our Conference Picks and Predictions
    22:46 Ivy League Championship Predictions
    24:22 Conference Champion Predictions and Analysis
    25:47 SoCon Championship Discussion
    29:30 Northeast Conference Insights
    31:23 Pioneer Football League Predictions
    33:13 Big Sky Conference Playoff Potential
    36:26 Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan Award Watchlists
    46:00 Closing Thoughts

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