Episodes

  • Re-Airing: FCS Offseason Storylines (w/ Craig Haley)

    Re-Airing: FCS Offseason Storylines (w/ Craig Haley)
    Jun 15 2026
    Note: This episode originally aired on March 4. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August.
    On this episode, Sam is joined by Craig Haley, the FCS Senior Editor for Stats Perform/The Analyst.
    The two discuss:
    -FCS championship future
    -Private equity in the playoffs
    -Penn hiring Rick Santos, and Yale hiring Kevin Cahill
    -Future realignment
    -Where has the FCS improved over Craig’s time covering the subdivision, and where has it weakened?
    -Parity in the FCS
    -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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    41 mins
  • An Early 2026 FCS Preseason Top 15

    An Early 2026 FCS Preseason Top 15
    May 27 2026
    On this episode, Sam breaks down his early FCS Top 15 teams heading into the 2026 season.
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    32 mins
  • Harvard Schedules Tough OOC Games + FCS Misses Prime Opportunity For Week 0 Scheduling

    Harvard Schedules Tough OOC Games + FCS Misses Prime Opportunity For Week 0 Scheduling
    May 15 2026
    On this episode, Sam talks about Harvard branching out and scheduling tough non-conference games against FCS playoff contenders. He also discusses the Week 0 slate this year and how it was a missed opportunity for the FCS.
    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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    16 mins
  • Top Returning FCS Linebackers

    Top Returning FCS Linebackers
    May 6 2026
    On this episode, Sam breaks down his top 30 returning FCS linebackers. The ranking in article form can be found here.

    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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    17 mins
  • Top Returning FCS Quarterbacks

    Top Returning FCS Quarterbacks
    Apr 29 2026
    On this episode, Sam breaks down his top 25 returning FCS quarterbacks. The ranking in article form can be found here.
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    32 mins
  • Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant

    Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant
    Apr 23 2026
    On this episode, Sam is joined by Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant. They discuss:
    -Multiple Southland players as 2026 NFL Draft prospects
    -Player retention and the transfer portal
    -FCS playoff committee emphasizing D1 opponents
    -FCS Kickoff status
    -Autonomy subdivision discussions
    -Update on private equity and the FCS playoffs
    -Update on FCS championship game bid process
    -And more
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    23 mins
  • Top Returning FCS Running Backs

    Top Returning FCS Running Backs
    Apr 23 2026
    On this episode, Sam breaks down his top 30 returning FCS running backs. The ranking in article form can be found here.
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    29 mins
  • West Florida Broadcaster Will Kennedy Talks UWF’s DI Move

    West Florida Broadcaster Will Kennedy Talks UWF’s DI Move
    Apr 8 2026
    On this episode, Sam is joined by West Florida broadcaster Will Kennedy.
    The two discuss UWF’s move to the FCS from D2, the football program’s rapid rise, the school’s investment in football, and more.
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    30 mins