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In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm looking at the FCS teams with the most star power, NDSU's petition to be eligible for the CFP and the MWC championship, and the specifics of Sac State's deal with the MAC. I'm talking about all of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 -  Intro 2:21 - Most Star Power in the FCS14:10 - NDSU Seeking Petition For CFP/MWC Championship Eligibility 22:52 - Sac State Giving Up A Lot To Join MAC31:39 - Rule Changes Coming In CFB? 37:36 - Top FCS Draft Prospects in 202646:37 - Elibigility Lawsuits in CFB51:53 - Final Thoughts54:05 - EndFollow My Socials: Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1

Skyline Sports MSU beat writer Tom Stuber joins Colter Nuanez to rehash all the key details and key performers in Montana State's 35-34 win over Illinois State in the FCS national championship game.

Matt Brown, Publisher of Extra Points, joins the show to break down the growing financial and structural risks tied to college football realignment as FCS programs like North Dakota State and Sacramento State explore potential moves to the FBS level. Brown discusses the long-term impact of NIL, the House settlement, scholarship changes, and whether a collective bargaining agreement is realistic for college athletes. Plus, insight into the rising costs of reclassification, the possibility of future Super Leagues, and why the future of conference alignment—including the Big Ten and SEC—remains far from certain as the business of college athletics continues to evolve. #collegefootball #dfb #ncaa #fcs #fbs #nil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Leon Costello, athletic director at Montana State University, to discuss the Bobcats capturing their first FCS National Championship since 1984. Costello reflects on what the title means for the football program, the university, and the fan base, as well as the foundation that helped make the championship run possible. The conversation also dives into the current state of the FCS amid major headlines, including North Dakota State University and Sacramento State making the jump to the FBS. Costello shares his perspective on conference realignment, the evolving college athletics landscape, and how Montana State continues to thrive across multiple sports during one of the most successful stretches in school history.To close out the hour, Colter catches up with Jocelyn Land, sophomore guard for the Montana Lady Griz basketball, to talk about a streaky season so far and her expectations and goals heading into the conference championship.

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down what has been a wild few weeks across the subdivision. The latest headline: Sacramento State announcing its move to the FBS by joining the Mid-American Conference. Herder shares his perspective on what the transition means for the Hornets, how it impacts the broader FCS landscape, and what ripple effects could be coming as realignment continues to reshape college football. The two also dive into other major storylines and offseason developments from around the FCS.Later in the show, Colter sits down with Jaden Steppe, sophomore forward for the Montana State Bobcats men's basketball, to talk about his journey, his connections to Montana, and his mindset as the Bobcats gear up for the upcoming conference tournament.

On this episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG break down Sacramento State Football joining the Mid-American Conference — what it means competitively, financially, and geographically. Can the Hornets transition successfully from the FCS level? Plus, we dive into the Pac-12 Conference schedule breakdowns — who drew the toughest slate, who caught a break, and which teams could benefit most from how things lined up. We highlight the biggest opponents, trap games, and potential playoff implications. Do not miss out on another jam packed episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@GroupofFiveGuys WEBSITE: http://www.groupoffiveguys.com/ MERCH: https://groupof5guys.onechaptr.com/group_of_5_guys_2-24/shop/products/all?page=1 Subscribe and follow the Group of Five Guys! @groupoffiveguys @Sprouse_68 @Tyler_J_Tipton @JMurphyLee SPONSOR THE SHOW OR BUSINESS INQUIRES: Email: groupoffiveguys@gmail.com Direct Message on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GroupOfFiveGuys #G5 #groupoffiveguys #G5Live Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Herder, FCS Analyst for HERO Sports, joins the show to break down the massive ripple effects of North Dakota State's move from the FCS to the FBS and what it means for the future of college football. From the Mountain West implications to the financial risks behind buying their way into the next level, Sam explains why now was the time for the Bison to make the jump and how this decision could reshape the entire subdivision landscape. He also dives into Sacramento State's bold MAC move, the long term scheduling impact for NDSU, and which FCS programs like Tarleton State could be next to follow the same path. #fcs #ndsu #mwc #collegefootball #cfb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, we're talking some Hockey, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined in studio by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. During that time, he and Huge gave their thought's on MSU and their win over UCLA last night, talked about the run that Michigan Basketball is on, as well as their win over Purdue, Mitch told us how he can help with your retirement, and more! In our first hour, we were also joined by Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach Dan Watson. He and Huge talked about how well the Griffins and Red Wings have been playing lately, talked about Olympic Hockey, and more. We were also joined by Indy Radio Host Dan Dakich. He and Huge talked about Michigan and their win over Purdue, and more. Mitch Lyons stuck around for the first segment of the second hour to talk a little bit about our Detroit Tigers. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about Michigan Basketball and their domination over Purdue last night, talked about the path moving forward, and more. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal. He and Huge talked about Michigan State's win over UCLA last night, Graham gave us his opinion on Michigan Basketball, and more. In our final hour, Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about Michigan's win over Purdue last night, looked ahead to this weekend's game against Duke, talked about what makes this team different, and more. We then had a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke Steve Brockelbank, who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about if there's any possibility of FSU jumping for DII to FCS, talked about what would need to happen in order for that to happen, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview, Huge spoke Steve Brockelbank, who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about if there's any possibility of FSU jumping for DII to FCS, talked about what would need to happen in order for that to happen, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our final hour, Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about Michigan's win over Purdue last night, looked ahead to this weekend's game against Duke, talked about what makes this team different, and more. We then had a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke Steve Brockelbank, who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about if there's any possibility of FSU jumping for DII to FCS, talked about what would need to happen in order for that to happen, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The college football landscape never stops moving, shifting and changing. The latest change is yet another drastic move of conference realignment. Sacramento State is leaving the FCS to join the FBS as they will now become a part of the MAC. Yes, the team in California is joining the Mid-American Conference. Ross Dellenger explains why Sac State is making this move and what other avenues they pursued. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation and react to this decision. The conversation evolves to the broader landscape of conference realignment. The guys discuss why so many of these drastic shifts are being made and what type of change to the college football landscape they see coming in the future.Then, the guys dive into a couple of notable eligibility court cases. Trinidad Chambliss will be a Rebel for one more season after a judge in the Mississippi state court granted an injunction to give Chambliss one more season of eligibility. The guys compare the Chambliss situation to other court cases of the past and they contrast it with the Joey Aguilar case in Tennessee. At the time of this recording, we have yet to get a ruling on Aguilar. Plus, the crew shares some of the very unique events that happened at the courthouse during the Chambliss ruling.Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey revisit a topic from the previous episode. Recently, a fan of Mr. Beast proposed the idea of Mr. Beast donating $100 million to East Carolina University to try to win them a National Championship. Andy was convinced that wouldn't do much, but Godfrey said he does not feel the same way. The crew discusses the feasibility of this, how small schools could make a big jump with a large cash infusion and what additional power ECU would have by having Mr. Beast behind them.All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Sac State to the MAC14:31 - Where does conference realignment go from here?24:44 - Trinidad Chambliss & Joey Aguilar eligibility cases42:32 - Would a $100 million from Mr. Beast get ECU to the CFP? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Dawg Nation Daily Host Brandon Adams speaks about some of the FCS to FBS jumps being made recently, the additions to UGA's staff including former Georgia RB Robert Edwards, some of the lawsuits the NCAA is involved in, and the problems with the Georgia Basketball team. 

Ohio State President Ted Carter on CFP expansion, Super League & NIL; UNLV AD Erick Harper talks hoops attendance and the Thomas & Mack Center; Southern Illinois AD Tim Leonard on a potential P4 breakaway & FCS' future and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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In this show, FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt proves it's always a good idea to hit record during Hour 71 of a 72-hour fasting cleanse. He kicks off the show by revealing which teams he feels are trending up and which are trending down as we enter the offseason, revealing his 3 Up & 3 Down in his College Football Stock Watch – which includes two blue blood programs he believes are heading in different directions.After YouTube star MrBeast teased the idea of giving $100 Million to a school to go win a National Championship in Football, Klatt walks through the idea and considers whether a huge check would actually buy a title in today's world of NIL and the Transfer Portal.He discusses North Dakota's State's jump from FCS to the Mountain West and the reported possibility of Alabama cancelling the upcoming Ohio State home-and-home series to start in 2027. Klatt wraps up the show with a rant about the now-set College Football Playoff schedule for next season. 0:00-1:51 Intro1:52-23:05 Stock watch23:06-34:21 MrBeast teases idea of giving East Carolina $100M to win a national championship34:22-36:15 North Dakota State decides its done dominating FCS and joins Mountain West36:16-38:19 Alabama may cancel their home-and-home with Ohio State for 2027/2838:20-44:59 CFP announces schedule for next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eligibility drama hits college football as Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss wins a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, while the Joey Aguilar case looms with a different eligibility argument.BYU immediately dismisses WR Parker Kingston after a serious rape charge, highlighting how BYU's honor code creates consequences unlike almost anywhere else.Realignment news accelerates with North Dakota State jumping to FBS and Sacramento State paying its way into the MAC, raising major questions about travel, finances, and the future structure of college football—possibly splitting into an upper and lower FBS.Plus, preseason power ratings updates (and early market comparisons), coaching carousel “report card” reactions, and an SMU defensive staff shakeup as Scott Symons heads to the Dallas Cowboys.

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On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central discuss some of the best transfer portal quarterback additions across FCS football ahead of the 2026 season. The duo discusses why Collin Hurst may be one of the top FCS-to-FCS transfers this offseason, how Tarleton State reloaded at the quarterback position, some promising FBS talent headed to the FCS level, and why two former Group of Six quarterbacks could become the newest FCS stars in 2026. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colter kicks off the show by sitting down with FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down the latest news from around the FCS. The two discuss North Dakota State's transition to the FBS, Bobby Hauck's brief retirement before taking the defensive coordinator job at the University of Illinois, South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen's move to Rutgers, and other major storylines shaping the subdivision.Later in the show, Colter visits with Montana State freshman guard Jamison Phillips to recap recent conference results, including a big win over Eastern Washington, and to preview the upcoming rivalry matchup against the Montana Grizzlies.

The Athletic's Chris Vannini stopped by 3 Man Front on Thursday to weigh in on North Dakota State making the move from FCS to FBS, share his expectations for the SEC in 2026 & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colter Nuanez opens the show by breaking down North Dakota State's move up to the FBS after signing a one-year agreement to join the Mountain West Conference. He dives into every angle of this historic transition, including the financial implications, the ripple effects on both the FCS and FBS playoff picture, and what the move means for NDSU and the Mountain West moving forward.Later in the show, Colter provides an update on prep basketball from across the Treasure State, highlighting key scores, standout performances, and notable storylines from around Montana.Lastly, Colter highlights this week Treasure State Stars highlighting impressive athletic performances from across the State.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central (FCS Bluebloods on YT) to talk about everything going on in FCS football (and there's a lot). From NDSU moving up to the FBS, to Montana head coach Bobby Hauck retiring, to Sac State willing to pay up to $10 million to go FBS. We get into it ALL.*This was recorded prior to the official announcement of NDSU leaving the MVFC for the MWC.*Make Sure To Subscribe To The FCS Bluebloods on YT (@TheBluebloods)Also Follow Zach & FCS Football Central on Socials @The__Bluebloods on Twitter @the_bluebloods on Instagram@zachmckinnell on Twitter @zachmckinnell on Instagram0:00 - Intro 3:57 - NDSU Leaving The MVFC To Join The MWC18:15 - Bobby Hauck Retiring At Montana 36:53 - Top Talent Returning To FCS in 2026 45:25 - Sac State Willing To Pay $10 Million For FBS Invite53:21 - Travis Johansen Leaving South Dakota58:43 - End

What do the Lobos need to do to end their two game losing streak? Players stepping up vs adjustments. Are any other FCS schools See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 779 with Doc, Charles, AD and Wilton discussing HBCU news and sports.00:00 - Intro - a look around the HBCU sports landscape 04:11 -SWAC announces Baseball Preseason Rankings07:25 - Ron Washington Baseball Classic11:13 - HBCU Power Series; HBCU Baseball Classics14:33 - Doc shares info about NFL Big Game 18:09 - 1st commercial break19:22 - Second segment -- Dr. Cavil's 2025-2026 HBCU Mid-Major Division Women's Basketball Poll Rankings – Week 633:18 - 2nd commercial break36:40 - Third segment -- Dr. Cavil's 2025-2026 HBCU Major Division Women's Basketball Poll Rankings – Week 646:56 - 3rd commercial break49:43 - Final segment - A look at upcoming HBCU basketball games later this week and this weekend01:03:44 - What team should we keep our eyes on in HBCU hoops?01:08:28 - How will North Dakota State Football's leaving FCS for FBS impact HBCU Football and the FCS?01:10:21 - ConclusionTOPICSSWAC Announces Baseball Preseason Poll Rankings and Preseason SelectionsHBCU Baseball ClassicsDR. CAVIL'S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORT HOUSTON– Dr. Cavil's 2025-2026 HBCU Mid-Major Division Men's Basketball Poll Rankings – Week 6   DR. CAVIL'S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORT HOUSTON– Dr. Cavil's 2025-2026 HBCU Major Division Men's Basketball Poll Rankings – Week 6 @InsidetheHBCUSportsLab on Facebook Live and Spreaker.‬Contributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

The greatest program in FCS is moving to the Mountain West, effective this upcoming season. North Dakota State won 10 of the past 15 FCS national titles and decided to try something new. It's a huge move, giving FBS a new contender for the Group of 6 spot in the Playoff and reshaping the competitive pecking order in FCS. But we've still got many questions to talk through:* Why now? NDSU had batted around this idea for years* Does the money make sense? (NDSU probably wouldn't be doing it if it didn't, but the additional expenses will be millions per year)* Why the Mountain West and not the new Pac-12?* How good will the Bison be right away?* Is it ever right to be bored of success?* Is it time to update our priors on how hard it is for teams to successfully leap from FCS to FBS?* TRIVIA: Which seven states still don't have an FBS team?Also, we talk about the college elements of the Super Bowl and Bobby Hauck's very brief retirement from coaching. Producer: Anthony VitoThanks to our partners, Homefield and Nokian Tyres.Get a lot more of this show by becoming a paid subscriber. By no means do we stop talking about college football in the offseason. We take the opportunity to get creative and bring subscribers all sorts of deep dives on CFB history, the coaching carousel, Xs and Os, and plenty more. Help us make the show and get lots more of it by becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

There will be a new face in the FBS for the 2026 season as FCS powerhouse North Dakota State is making the leap. The 10-time FCS National Champions will be joining the Mountain West Conference. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss if they think this is the right move for the Bison. The guys chat about what exactly the team is giving up to make this move, what they have to gain, and if they think North Dakota State can be successful. Plus, they also discuss the latest in the Charles Bediako case. He is no longer eligible to play for Alabama after a judge denied his most recent injunction request. Andy and Godfrey discuss what this means going forward.Then, the guys take a quick look at the NFL in comparison to college football. Sam Darnold culminated his redemption story with a Super Bowl ring this season. Once the third pick in the NFL Draft for the New York Jets, Darnold struggled for much of his career. After being a back-up in San Francisco, he found success as a starter for the Minnesota Vikings and now is a Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks. Andy and Godfrey look at the college landscape and discuss if there are any transfer quarterbacks that may have a similar redemption story in 2026. Later, the guys continue to look at the transfer quarterbacks, but through a different lens. Last episode, Godfrey compared Fernando Mendoza to a certified, pre-owned Honda. This was meant as a compliment. Now, they look at the transfer quarterbacks for 2026 and compare seven QBs to used cars. Find out what the comparisons are for Rocco Becht, Kenny Minchey, Drew Mestemaker, Austin Simmons, DJ Lagway, Darian Mensah and Byrum Brown.Get your college football news here with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - North Dakota State heads to the FBS26:12 - Charles Bediako no longer eligible34:17 - What transfer QB can have a Darnold-like redemption season49:30 - Comparing transfer QBs to used cars49:45 - Rocco Becht comparison52:24 - Kenny Minchey comparison54:10 - Drew Mestemaker comparison55:43 - Austin Simmons comparison56:51 - DJ Lagway comparison58:58 - Darian Mensah comparison1:00:06 - Byrum Brown comparison Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

On this episode, Sam is joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central and The Bluebloods.The two discuss:-NDSU going to the FBS, why it makes sense for the Bison, and what it means for the FCS-Bobby Hauck retiring as head coach at Montana, and then quickly coming out of retirement to take the Illinois DC gig-Travis Johansen stepping down as South Dakota's head coach to take the Rutgers DC job-Sac State's FBS pushThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

Host Scott Hennen returns from a Super Bowl week in San Francisco with a jam-packed Monday edition. The energy is electric as the team reacts to a "pinch-yourself" moment in North Dakota sports history: NDSU is officially making the jump to the FBS and joining the Mountain West Conference. Scott and Steve Hallstrom break down the financial "counting of noses," the potential for road trips to Hawaii and Vegas, and the end of legendary local rivalries. But that's not the only massive infrastructure shift. Fargo Airport Authority Chair Paula Ekman joins the show to give an exclusive sneak peek at the brand-new terminal expansion opening tomorrow. From "immersive reality rooms" for travelers to heated jetways and upgraded amenities, Fargo's "front porch" is getting a major facelift. Plus, we celebrate the upcoming Giving Hearts Day by highlighting local warriors in education and community support. Episode Highlights [00:01:43] Super Bowl Redux and the Halftime Great Divide Scott reflects on the high-production Turning Point USA "Alternative Halftime Show" and why Kid Rock's faith-based performance resonated more than the official NFL broadcast. [00:10:53] Bison Moving On Up Special analysis on NDSU's move to the Mountain West. Steve Hallstrom weighs the $17 million entry fee against the need to "rejuvenate the fan base" after years of FCS dominance. [00:14:14] The Legacy Children's Foundation Dr. Mary Jean Dean shares the grassroots story of starting a foundation at her kitchen table and how it now empowers hundreds of Fargo-Moorhead youth through leadership and accountability. [00:17:38] Churches United: Solving Homelessness with Hope Elvin Brooks discusses the "miracle" of moving the organization from debt to a savings account and their audacious $1 million goal for this year's Giving Hearts Day. [00:22:11] Inside Fargo's New Airport Terminal Paula Ekman walks us through the high-tech amenities opening tomorrow, including a pet relief room, sensory-friendly spaces for travelers, and floor-to-ceiling runways views. [00:32:45] St. Monica's Montessori & School Choice Brian Wilburn talks about the power of hands-on learning and why parents are increasingly seeking educational options that focus on "the whole child."

The Bison are officially on the move — North Dakota State is heading to the Mountain West Conference, and The Wake Up Call has thoughts. Big thoughts.In this episode, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy break down the Top 5 Reasons NDSU is joining the Mountain West! From gas‑station elevation jokes to new travel adventures to the entire FCS breathing a collective sigh of relief, the crew gives you the funniest — and possibly the most accurate — explanation of why the Bison are packing their bags for higher ground. If you’re a Bison fan, a football geek, or just someone who appreciates a perfectly delivered punchline, this episode is your new favorite.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Tons more NDSU to the FBS discussion-NDSU Athletic Directo Matt Larsen joins-1660 sideline reporter Noah Gindorff joins-Bison safety Darius Givance joins-Listener texts and calls

Monday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube saw the guys look at the financial (in)stability of college football as North Dakota makes the leap from FCS to FBS; later, Richard Hendrix, SEC Network basketball analyst, tells us what Alabama's win over Auburn showed about both teams, and which SEC teams we aren't talking about nearly as much as we should, and why there's still time for some teams in the league to hit their ceiling; and finally, an all-timer shows up in our Bad Box Score of the Day!! "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of February 9, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about The Clash, offseason, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle's passing, Daytona 500, and more. Then, he talks about North Dakota State moving from FCS to FBS. Also, he recaps ETSU's win at VMI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central discuss all the news from this chaotic week across FCS football. The duo discusses North Dakota State's potential move to the FBS level as a football-only member, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck's retirement, Travis Johansen stepping down at South Dakota to go to Rutgers, and what's next for the FCS after NDSU's departure to the Mountain West. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textWe trace how the transfer portal reshapes careers, pay scales, and priorities, told through Mike Adams' family story from Louisville to Wisconsin, while grading Texas' portal haul and sizing up massive roster rebuilds across the country• spring practices as chemistry labs for rebuilt rosters• inside a real portal timeline, compliance, and NIL expectations• why payment often predetermines quarterback battles• G5, FCS, and D2 as smarter routes to snaps and film• Texas' portal grade as needs met, development now key• Oklahoma State's 54 additions and the risk of scale• scouting realities where production beats pedigree• UT women surging to a likely Final Four bid• men on the bubble needing a strong finish• high school realignment impacts and long travel• signing day then vs now and NCAA culture shifts• community, local support, and celebrating all signeesShare our content on all social media platformsSupport the showPlease like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

A landmark moment for Montana football, legendary head coach Bobby Hauck has announced his retirement, sending shockwaves through the Griz community and beyond. On this episode, Colter Nuanez delivers an in-depth breakdown of everything surrounding the news — what led to the decision, why the timing matters, and what Hauck's departure means for the future of the program.The episode features extensive audio from both Bobby Hauck and Montana Athletic Director Kent Haslam, offering rare insight into the conversations behind the scenes and the emotions tied to the decision. Hauck reflects on his career, his legacy, and the factors that ultimately led him to step away, while Haslam provides clarity on the transition process and what comes next for Montana football.From the immediate impact on players and staff to the long-term implications for the Griz and the Big Sky Conference, Nuanez puts the retirement into full context, blending reporting, analysis, and firsthand perspective. Whether you're a lifelong Montana fan or just trying to understand one of the most significant coaching changes in recent FCS history, this episode captures the magnitude of the moment and what lies

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On this episode, Sam is joined by Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill.The two discuss:-Bobby Hauck's retirement-Montana State winning the natty-Nashville experience-Update on Sequence Equity's pitch for the FCS playoffs -Southern Utah and Utah Tech joining the Big Sky-Jersey patches-Scholarship caps in the House era-Collective bargaining in college football-Western Realignment-And more

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LSU’s athletics department released data a few weeks ago showing that Louisiana’s flagship public university raked-in more than $200 million in sports revenues over the past year.  The athletics department also spent all but $3 million of the money.  It turned a profit of $3 million. About 40 miles west of Baton Rouge, the athletics program at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette is currently fighting for survival.  The school’s athletics department recently cut 35 staff positions to trim its budget from $46 million to $42.7 million per year. Why is UL-Lafayette’s athletics program losing money? The Ragin’ Cajuns’ athletics programs have lost upwards of $5 million in each of the past few years.  Much of the shortfall can be attributed to the school’s football program. The UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have fielded winning teams in four of the past six football seasons.  Local fans are quite aware that their local team had become a top competitor within the Sunbelt Conference. UL-Lafayette (like so many mid-major and smaller universities) is having trouble keeping pace with the rising costs in college athletics.  Fan support at home athletic events has not significantly increased as costs have skyrocketed. Big money support from the school’s alumni and corporate base has also failed to move the revenue needle enough to cover the increasing costs. In fact, the Ragin’ Cajuns have a lot of company in dealing with a growing phenomenon called “donor fatigue.”  It is the economic reality that most mid-major athletics programs simply cannot expect to compete for national titles with the giants of major universities. UL-Lafayette’s annual athletics budget is 25% of nearby LSU LSU’s rabid fan base fills-up 102,000 seat Tiger Stadium for most football games.  A seemingly never-ending demand exceeds the annual supply for prime seating in Baton Rouge.  LSU athletic donors are effectively bidding against themselves for better accommodations by donating more and more money into the school’s athletic funds. A quest for national championships by LSU in football, basketball (well, at least the women’s team), baseball and gymnastics has driven sports fanaticism.  LSU’s athletic supporters have (thus far) been willing to dole out incredible amounts of cash to support that drive for success.  Of course, those same donors get to retain prime seating accommodations at the school’s athletic events. The incredibly deep pockets of key athletics donors agreed to cover LSU’s massive $54 million buy-out of football coach Brian Kelly last fall. That same huge war chest of funding helped to guarantee the hiring of new coach Lane Kiffin at a price of $90 million over the next seven years. Louisiana’s second-largest public university is struggling to pay the bills UL-Lafayette has nearly 20,000 students.  It is the second largest public university in Louisiana behind only LSU (34,000 undergrads plus 7,000 graduate students). The football team for UL-Lafayette plays in the $65 million recently-renovated 30,000 seat Cajun Field. This ambitious stadium upgrade took nearly two years to complete and was put into service last fall.  The football stadium was originally constructed in 1971. The revamped Cajun Field offers better outdoor seating options, luxury boxes, and other improved aesthetics to provide a better fan experience.  Funding for this upgrade came from the school’s largest donor groups and a few key corporate sponsors. Donors were provided the opportunity to spend money for naming rights within the upgraded stadium. You could have placed your name on the stadium’s new scoreboard for $3 million. The “SwampSwamiSports.com” concession stand would have cost me a cool $250,000 to have my name on it (ha ha – good luck with that one!). You could even place your name on the stadium’s four oak trees for a pledge of $50,000. Last fall’s initial season in the Cajuns’ upgraded football stadium produced an average home attendance of 19,981 per game.  That is 2/3 of capacity.  UL-Lafayette’s game against nearby McNeese State produced the season’s largest crowd of 26,067. Ten years earlier, UL-Lafayette’s 2015 average home football attendance was 21,596 per game. In other words, the athletic support from the school’s home market seems to have remained relatively flat from year-to-year. The Ragin’ Cajuns $40 million annual athletics budget is near the bottom of the Sunbelt Conference UL-Lafayette has been a member of the Sunbelt Conference since 1991.  The league was comprised of 14 members last fall for the 2025 football season. Last year’s Ragin’ Cajuns athletics budget of more than $40 million placed it ahead of only Arkansas State, Georgia Southern, Southern Miss, and in-state rival UL-Monroe ($20.9 million). The Sunbelt expanded in the year 2022 to include James Madison University and Old Dominion University in Virginia plus Marshall University in West Virginia. A road trip from Lafayette, Louisiana to each those schools requires more than 1,000 miles each way.  That means that air travel is needed for not just football but basketball, baseball, softball, and other team sports playing on the road at those destinations. One source estimated that the increase in travel costs to play the recently-added Sunbelt members added a few million dollars in transportation expenses (mostly via air) for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Should UL-Lafayette try to increase athletics revenues, cut costs, or both? Playing in the Sunbelt Conference brings both UL-Lafayette and in-state rival UL-Monroe more than $2 million apiece in media revenues from ESPN and other sources.  A departure out of the Sunbelt Conference to drop back into the FCS level would mean an immediate loss of media revenue for athletics. A very significant near-term problem for Louisiana’s mid-major football programs is the SEC’s decision to play nine conference football games beginning this fall.  Going from eight to nine SEC games leaves just three non-conference opportunities available in the football schedule for LSU and other regional SEC teams. The LSU Tigers have been quite generous in scheduling Louisiana-based teams to come play at Tiger Stadium for non-conference games in recent decades.  Those road teams generally pocket more than $1 million to become “Tiger Bait” for their three hour fall visit to Baton Rouge playing in a non-conference football game against LSU. UL-Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns played only one big “money game” last fall at the SEC’s University of Missouri. In-state Sunbelt rival UL-Monroe played two payday road games in 2025 – at SEC powerhouse Alabama and at the Big Ten’s Northwestern University.  The Warhawks’ athletics war chest (half the size of UL-Lafayette) depends heavily on at least two money games per year to keep the school’s athletics budget adequately funded. SEC football teams will now have one less spot to fill in their football schedule.  That means increased competition among today’s mid-major football programs seeking for the chance to land one or two payday games every season. This will likely to drive the monetary guarantees for these games down in the years to come. LSU Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry will have even more football teams knocking on his door to fill future non-conference games in Baton Rouge.  Those paydays are likely to decrease for Louisiana’s current Sunbelt Conference members such as UL-Lafayette and UL-Monroe. Do students want to pay additional fees to help cover the growing costs of athletics? UL-Lafayette’s last increase in annual student fees dedicated to cover athletics came about 20 years ago.  It added just $10 per semester per student. Sunbelt member James Madison University (21,000 students) is similar in size to UL-Lafayette.  The Virginia-based school charges students a whopping $2,456 (correct) per academic year to pay for college athletics. This provides JMU with $50 million directly from students – whether they attend sporting events or not. Even UL-Monroe passed an increase in student fees dedicated to athletics from $20 to $75 per year beginning in 2025.  It will add about $600,000 annually to the Warhawks athletics budget. Getting UL-Lafayette’s students to kick-in additional cash for athletics may be a hard sell.  Don’t go looking-up many of the school’s primary athletics donors, either.  They are proudly pointing at the Ragin’ Cajuns’ $65 million renovated football stadium as proof of their recent philanthropy. What is happening at UL-Lafayette is not unique.  It is occurring all across the country as many universities struggle to determine if they should remain playing in the upper tier of college athletics. The rising costs necessary to sustain expensive college athletic programs are causing university administrators to (finally) take a much harder look at the economic realities. Many college athletics programs are currently on life-support. Who’s next? The post UL-Lafayette cuts 25% of Athletics Staff after Revenue Shortfalls appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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We're finishing our transfer portal series this week. Jared and Chris Battistel (@FFChrisB) will be breaking down transfer tight ends, as well as players moving up from the FCS leagues, and their impact on the 2026 CFF season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're finishing our transfer portal series and this week. Jared and Chris Battistel (@FFChrisB) will be breaking down transfer tight ends, as well as players moving up from the FCS leagues, and their impact on the 2026 CFF season!Join Jared Palmgren as we look to analyze the college football landscape and determine how to win your fantasy leagues this fall!Email: ctn.fantasyfootball@gmail.comEmail 2: cffjared@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/CFF_Jaredhttps://twitter.com/ChasingthenattyFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EdFkDN...Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-the-natty-a-college-football-fantasy-podcast/id1557043581

On this episode, Sam is joined by FCS Nation Radio's Stone Labanowitz.The former Southern Illinois quarterback turned FCS media member talks all things quarterbacks. Sam and Stone chat about the top returners in 2026, discuss why many of the top signal-callers returned, and talk about some risks of the transfer portal.The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

In this focused segment from The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards tackles the hot-button issue of Jackson State University's push for a new football stadium. JSU is requesting about $40 million from the state for a "big old shiny castle on a hill," but Clay questions whether taxpayers should foot the bill when other schools like Mississippi State and Ole Miss raise their own funds through alumni donations and expansions.   Diving into the numbers, Clay reveals that JSU reported zero dollars in athletic donations for 2022—despite it being their most successful year under Deion Sanders, with sold-out games, national attention, and a SWAC championship. He argues for accountability: if fans and alumni aren't contributing, why should the state? While acknowledging the benefits of relocating from the current off-campus site (which could aid UMMC's expansion into a medical corridor), Clay insists any new stadium must be on-campus for the full college experience, not out in a remote area.   Clay shares honest takes on the surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing common-sense solutions like fundraisers and master plans to generate revenue rather than relying on public money. Listener texts chime in, highlighting JSU's high FCS attendance but stressing the need for fiscal responsibility—comparing it to Ole Miss and Mississippi State's self-funded projects. Is $40 million worth it, or should JSU tighten the belt and rally its base? Clay calls it straight: without commitment, they might as well play in a high school stadium.   Raw, unfiltered debate on local accountability, HBCU pride, and taxpayer dollars—perfect for fans of no-nonsense Mississippi talk.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central discuss which FCS programs are facing the most pressure entering the 2026 college football season. The duo discusses how North Dakota State's quick postseason exit last year creates major pressure, why Montana needs to deliver on its championship expectations, how Incarnate Word's on-field struggles could lead to a pressure-filled 2026 season, and why it's finally time for Tarleton State to deliver on the preseason hype. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Andrew Goodrich starts the conversation discussing how the similarities of being an FCS AD (previously at Gardner-Webb) outnumber the differences of being an FBS AD despite the incredibly low number of FBS ADs coming from that background. He then walks through the Akron AD search process being an active AD at the time. Goodrich talks about the decision to pursue a doctorate in higher education and how it serves him today as an AD. The conversation turns to an in-depth discussion about evaluating and hiring head coaches, including what data points he focuses on to complement his qualitative approach. Goodrich says Akron is ready to go with jersey patches and talks about the thought process they went thru in December.www.HigherEdAthletics.comHEA is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance.HEA has partnered with AD Vantage for AD Insights and Coaching Hires. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts.0:00 Introduction0:25 FCS and FBS Similarities Outnumber the Differences4:50 Tactical Strategy Preparing for Akron Search Process8:45 Did Name Leak Early at Akron?11:10 Decision to Pursue a Doctorate Degree and How it Helps an AD17:40 AD VANTAGE: Importance of Evaluating Head Coaches and Prepared for Searches29:00 Men's Basketball Optimism This Season34:51 Approach to Jersey Patch and Facilities Naming Rights38:05 Being a Branch of the Kevin White AD Tree

Maine AD Jude Killy's new contract, NCAA SVP Lynda Tealer on new structure and FCS success, Clemson brass sound off on transfer's exit and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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?The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comEvery athletic director and search firm in college sports would love to find their own version of Indiana coach Curt Cignetti. Great idea, but easier in theory than in practice. Cignetti once said to Google him, so we did, taking a deep dive into all of the stops in a 40-year coaching career and trying to identify what about Cignetti is identifiable in real time, what isn't, and what from his Indiana success other schools could reasonably hope to replicate. In this episode:* 13:22: Early signs of a resourceful coach while he's leading the QBs for an 0-11 Rice program in the 1980s* 20:08: A move to NC State, where he worked with two future Hall of Fame QBs and seemed to internalize some lessons about managing stress* 26:20: Taking part in the Nick Saban Alabama dynasty* 32:00: Making a legit shocking move to Division II IUP, which turned out to provide ideal training for Cignetti's future job at another Indiana* 45:00: A pivot to James Madison, where he didn't turn around a struggling program but continued a nice run, lost the FCS national championship to North Dakota State, then executed the smoothest FCS-to-FBS transition ever* 58:15: Indiana, where Cignetti was brilliant and also got very luckyCan you find your own Cignetti? If it's possible, this episode should help you.Producer: Anthony Vito

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