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FCS Football Talk

FCS Football Talk

By: HERO Sports
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FCS Football Talk is a weekly FCS podcast, presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Senior FCS Analyst Sam Herder hosts the show throughout the year. During the season, FCS Football Central Senior Editor Zach McKinnell joins as a co-host. In the offseason, Sam brings on guests from all around the FCS for in-depth conversations.Copyright HERO Sports Football
Episodes
  • News Bits: Playoff Committee Encouraging More D1 Opponents + Army-Navy Executive Order May Impact FCS + New DI Subdivision?

    News Bits: Playoff Committee Encouraging More D1 Opponents + Army-Navy Executive Order May Impact FCS + New DI Subdivision?
    Mar 24 2026
    On this episode, Sam goes solo and talks about changes to the FCS playoff at-large selection criteria, this season’s championship game date possibly being moved, an executive order protecting the Army-Navy game potentially impacting the FCS quarterfinals and Celebration Bowl, changes to the targeting rule, and a potentially new subdivision at the top of Division 1.
    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.
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    36 mins
  • College Athletics Consultant KC Smurthwaite

    College Athletics Consultant KC Smurthwaite
    Mar 18 2026
    On this episode, Sam is joined by KC Smurthwaite, HERO Sports writer and a college athletics consultant
    The two discuss topics like future outlooks for conferences like the UAC and Summit League, future realignment dominoes, the college football landscape, and private equity in the FCS playoffs.
    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.
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    53 mins
  • Big-Picture Questions Ahead Of The 2026 FCS Season (w/ Timothy Rosario)

    Big-Picture Questions Ahead Of The 2026 FCS Season (w/ Timothy Rosario)
    Mar 9 2026
    On this episode, Sam is joined by Timothy Rosario, co-host of The Bluebloods on FCS Football Central.
    The two discuss:
    -Most surprising offseason headline
    -Big-picture questions ahead of the 2026 season
    -Is it Montana State vs. the field?
    -Who are some dark horses?
    -Can Illinois State keep its momentum going?
    -Who can take a step forward with impressive transfers?
    -And more
    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.
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    50 mins
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