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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 (American)
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
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