FCS Football Talk

Discussing Our Preseason FCS Top 25 Ballots

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss their Top 25 ballots for the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Media Poll.Sam’s ballot can be found here. Zach’s can be found here.They discuss:-Why did they rank some teams where they are-Top teams with new starting quarterbacks-Teams returning strong experience-Teams that didn’t make the 2024 playoffs that will in 2025-And moreThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

PxP Announcer Jason Ross Discusses Sac State Football

On this episode, Sam is joined by Sac State football play-by-play broadcaster Jason RossThey discuss:-Sac State’s FBS push and where things stand right now-2026 plans and schedule-Fan thoughts on FBS push-2025 squad and competing for an FCS title-Recruiting-New stadium-NIL pledges-And more

MVFC Media Day Interviews

HERO Sports was on site for MVFC Media Day on July 21 in Sioux Falls, SD. Here is some audio from head coach and player interviews with the media. Stay tuned for more stories and coverage on herosports.com0:00:00 -- SDSU HC Dan Jackson, DT Kobe Clayborne0:18:01 -- YSU HC Doug Phillips, DB DJ Harris0:28:21 -- NDSU HC Tim Polasek, LB Logan Kopp0:44:10 -- SIU HC Nick Hill, QB DJ Williams1:00:48 -- Murray State HC Jody Wright, RB Jawaun Northington1:15:40 -- USD HC Travis Johansen, RB Charles Pierre Jr.1:34:53 -- Indiana State HC Curt Mallory, LB Dallas Westhoff1:46:00 -- UND HC Eric Schmidt, LB Malachi McNeal1:55:25 -- Illinois State HC Brock Spack, DL Jake Anderson2:13:20 -- UNI HC Todd Stepsis, TE Derek Anderson

1-on-1 with UND Head Coach Eric Schmidt

On this episode, Sam is joined by North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt.They discuss:-Being a first-time head coach in the new era of college football -UND's facilities and growth -Early recruiting success -Opting in and revenue-sharing -The Dakotas' strength in the FCS and aiming for that standard-Alerus Center -2025 squad-And more

FCS Offseason Check-In with Zach McKinnell

On this episode, Sam is joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central and The Bluebloods.They discuss:-Transfer portal-UIW additions-USD and SDSU outlooks-Sac State’s FBS push-W&M joining the Patriot League-Early preseason Top 5-And more