The FCS Edge

The FCS Edge

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The FCS Edge episodes

  • Assessing the Chaos of FCS Football

    The password is … chaos.

    Welcome to FCS football.

    On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell unwrap the twists, turns and, of course, upsets across the nation. They assess which recent results and upcoming schedules have the biggest impact on conference title races and the national championship picture.

    In addition, they predict key games in Week 7 to set up another big weekend ahead.

    To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

    For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

    48 min
  • SDSU Coach Dan Jackson and FCS Week 6

    There’s a new No. 1 team in FCS football and The FCS Edge goes right to it as South Dakota State coach Dan Jackson joins co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell to discuss the Jackrabbits.

    Of course, how the season got here and where it’s heading also are part of this week’s podcast. Plus, Week 6 predictions and answering the question of who’s best if unbeatens Tarleton State, Lehigh and Stephen F. Austin played in a round robin.

    To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

    For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

    58 min
  • FCS Big Picture With Tom Wistrcill

    It doesn’t get much better in FCS football than the action on the field. But off the field, there are many important topics behind the scenes. On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are joined by Big Sky Conference commissioner Tom Wistrcill to discuss the state of the Division I subdivision and its future, including the FCS championship game.

    Of course, we’re also looking toward Week 5 with predictions of key games and to what teams need to make bold statements.

    To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

    For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

    1 hr 2 min
  • FCS Conference Take-Off; Coach Kaleb Nobles

    Following a week of many big developments in FCS football, this week’s storyline could be the shift to big conference matchups taking over the schedule. On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are breaking it all down.

    Plus, West Florida head coach Kaleb Nobles joins the show to discuss the Argonauts’ debut season in the FCS.

    To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

    For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

    54 min
  • Taking Stock on FCS Season & Title Picture

    The Ivy League is just getting started on it season, but the majority of FCS teams have played three games already, so there are plenty of data points and opinion to go around. On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are doing just that as they go around the nation and assess the highs and lows to date.

    Of course, they’re making predictions, too – and the Week 3 schedule offers competitive games.

    To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

    For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

    47 min
  • FCS vs. FBS Pro & Cons; 2027 NFL Prospects

    For every FCS win over an FBS program, there’s a high number of blowouts. With many more of those matchups this week, The FCS Edge co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell explore the big picture for whether it’s all worth it.

    Notably, FCS vs. FBS games are testing grounds for NFL hopefuls. Analyst and scout Gerald J. Huggins II joins the show to discuss FCS players who are on the NFL radar.

    To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

    For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

    1 hr
  • Michael Vick Joins the Show and FCS vs. FBS

    Yes, it can get even better for FCS football after a thrilling opening week of action. In a schedule filled by games against FBS teams, The FCS Edge co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell break down the potential upsets.

    Norfolk State is playing in one of the FBS games, and head coach Michael Vick joins the show to talk about his Spartans program.

    To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

    For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

    55 min
  • FCS Season Predictions

    It’s time to jump into the deep end of the FCS pool.

    On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell are making predictions for both the 2026 season – from conference champions to season-ending individual awards to who’s playing in the final games – and the large Week 0 schedule.

    To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

    For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

    48 min
  • FCS Football Preseason Roundtable

    Three’s the best company and crowd when talking FCS football.

    On The FCS Edge, co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell welcome in Sam Herder of HERO Sports as a special guest to form a preseason roundtable. The discussion runs the FCS gamut, from Top 25 analysis to hot takes to both on- and off-the-field issues.

    Our roundtable includes:

    • Hot takes ahead of the 2026 season
    • Sleeper teams entering the 2026 season
    • Breakout quarterbacks and Eddie Robinson Award candidates
    • Impact of new programs West Florida and Chicago State
    • FCS playoff TV deals and future locations
    • FCS-to-FBS logistics and long-term impact
    • Being FCS commissioner for a day
    • To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

      For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

      41 min
    • FCS Football is Back; Brent Vigen Interview

      The boys are back in town …

      The offseason is over, kickoff is nearing and The FCS Edge has returned with co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell. Not only do they review the Top 25 preseason poll and begin to set you up for the 2026 season, but their special guest is head coach Brent Vigen of defending national champion Montana State.

      Our interview with Brent Vigen includes:
      • Dealing with the pressure of defending a national championship.
      • How does Montana State approach player retention and transfer portal strategies?
      • Offensive line and quarterback development at Montana State.
      • Potential breakout players to watch for in 2026.
      • The importance of leadership inside the locker room from returning players.
      • The evolving college football landscape and potential FCS realignment.
      • In addition, Craig and Zach discuss the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll and new national challengers:
        • How deep does the FCS championship picture go?
        • What can stop Montana State from repeating as national champion?
        • Does NDSU's departure create a bigger group of national title contenders?
        • Is the gap between the MVFC and Big Sky to other conferences getting bigger?
        • Should FCS fans feel better about the transfer portal with the amount of returning talent across the subdivision?
        • To catch every episode, subscribe now and get The FCS Edge delivered straight to your podcast feed, or watch the show on YouTube.

          For all the latest FCS football news, head over to The Analyst. And follow us across social media on X, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

          49 min

        About The FCS Edge

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        Get the edge on everything FCS football with The FCS Edge. Join expert national FCS writers Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell each week as they break down the biggest stories, standout performances and rising programs from across FCS college football.

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