The Bluebloods

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The Bluebloods episodes

April 11, 2025Breaking Down The Biggest FCS Quarterback Battles In 2025
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to break down the biggest quarterback battles in FCS football before the 2025 college football season.
Can Nathan Hayes Push Cole Payton For The QB1 Spot At North Dakota State?

Who Will Step Up To Replace Tommy Mellott At Montana State?

Is Keali'i Ah Yat Ready To Take Control Of Montana's Offense?

Will Cade McNamara or Jacolby Criswell Win The Starting QB Job At ETSU?
All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

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39 min
April 09, 2025Which FCS Football Programs Are Facing The Most Pressure In 2025?
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss which FCS programs are facing the most pressure entering the 2025 college football season.
Is This Season 'Semifinals Or Bust' For Incarnate Word?

What Is The Missing Piece For Montana To Return To National Prominence?

Can South Dakota Continue To Build On Last Season's Run To The Semifinals?

What Does The CAA Need To Do To Remain A Top 3 FCS Conference?
All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

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44 min
April 07, 2025 Coaches Corner: Tim Plough (UC Davis Head Coach) Interview
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by UC Davis head football coach Tim Plough. Plough talks about his first season as head coach at UC Davis, his decision to return to UC Davis after a season at Cal, becoming an offensive coordinator at 25 years old, and the challenge of building a championship contender at the FCS level. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

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27 min
April 04, 2025 Coaches Corner: Tim Polasek (North Dakota State Head Coach) Interview
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by North Dakota State head football coach Tim Polasek. Polasek talks about winning the FCS national championship, what separates NDSU from other programs at the FCS level, the potential quarterback battle at NDSU this offseason, and facing the challenge of winning back-to-back national championships. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

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25 min
April 03, 2025Instant Reaction: Sacramento State Plans To Transition From FCS To FBS As An Independent
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss Sacramento State's plan to transition to the FBS level as an independent.
Have the Hornets put themselves in a position for an FBS conference invite?

What's the long-term plan if an FBS conference does not extend an invite?

Does Sacramento State's departure impact the Big Sky race in 2025?

How does this move impact the landscape of FCS football?
All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

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31 min
April 02, 2025 Coaches Corner: Trenton Boykin (Hampton Head Coach) Interview
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Hampton head football coach Trenton Boykin. Boykin talks about being promoted to interim head coach before the 2024 season, the influence Jim Tressel had on his development as a head coach, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and the process of building Hampton into a yearly contender in the CAA. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

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27 min
April 01, 2025 Coaches Corner: Billy Cosh (Stony Brook Head Coach) Interview
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Stony Brook head football coach Billy Cosh. Cosh talks about leading Stony Brook to a historic turnaround last season, the challenges of navigating his first season at Stony Brook, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and dealing with expectations entering his second season. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

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29 min
March 28, 2025Ranking The Best Pre-Spring Transfer Portal Classes In Each FCS Conference
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the top FCS transfer portal classes in each conference ahead of the spring transfer window.
Will Montana State make a move for another transfer quarterback in the next portal window?

Should there be concern around South Dakota State's portal class and the lack of proven experience?

Has Lamar added enough pieces to emerge as a contender in the Southland?

Which teams will be most active in the second transfer portal window?
All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

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49 min
March 27, 2025 Coaches Corner: Walt Wells (Eastern Kentucky Head Coach) Interview
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Kentucky head football coach Walt Wells. Wells talks about Eastern Kentucky's run to the FCS Playoffs last season, legendary coach Roy Kidd's impact on his career, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and the idea behind Eastern Kentucky's Suits for Seniors event. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

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50 min
March 25, 2025FCS Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 Pre-Spring Transfer Portal Classes
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the top FCS transfer portal classes before the spring transfer window opens next month.
Should Incarnate Word be a national title favorite after adding multiple former FCS All-Americans?

Has Sacramento State added enough transfer portal talent to rebound from a 3-9 season?

Is Jackson State primed to repeat as Celebration Bowl champions after signing a loaded transfer class?

Will UT Martin's transfer portal additions lead the Skyhawks to their fifth consecutive conference title?
All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

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59 min

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The official podcast of FCS Football Central on Sports Illustrated brings listeners weekly content on all things FCS football and keeps you updated on the unpredictable landscape of college football.