
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 400 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FootballSports | |||

On this episode, Sam is joined by FCS Fans Nation’s Jamie Williams. The two discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments of the 2025 FCS season. Which teams surpassed preseason expectations? And which teams did not live up to the hype?
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On this episode, Sam and Zach recap an epic FCS championship game as Montana State defeats Illinois State in overtime. They also talk about how ISU and MSU can reload for next season. And then they discuss the experience in Nashville, which made its ... more
Audio from Montana State's and Illinois State's FCS championship postgame press conferences.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen met with the media in Nashville two days before the FCS championship game.
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Great content. The hosts are very knowledgeable for all teams in the FCS, not just a few teams or conferences. I enjoy listening!
Knowledgeable, unbiased. Great content. Like the passion. Fully invested in FCS football. I am interested in FCS recruiting also. Would like to see more players accept FCS scholarships over excess P5 PWO’s.
Sam does a great job covering the FCS. I especially enjoy the MVFC and Big Sky coverage.
Sam provides the best FCS content around.
Awesome pod! Great to have some FCS football coverage. Keep up the good work!
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This show provides focused analysis and insights into the world of FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) football, featuring discussions on current events within the league, team performances, playoff implications, and notable players. The engaging hosts frequently reflect on recent games, offer predictions, and analyze rankings, making their commentary both thorough and relevant to fans who follow FCS football closely. Unique aspects of the podcast include its insider perspective on lesser-known teams and players, bringing to light the competitive nature and rich narratives found within the FCS community. Accessing in-depth conversations with various guests in the offseason enriches the listeners' understanding and connection to the spor... more
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Recent guests on FCS Football Talk include:
1. Jason Ross
2. Dan Jackson
3. Kobe Clayborne
4. Curt Mallory
5. Dallas Westhoff
6. Andrew Aurich
7. Clint Killough
8. Travis Bush
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