Podcasts about FCS

On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker break down the biggest changes happening across college sports — and what they could mean for Alabama Football, Kalen DeBoer, recruiting, NIL, and the future of college athletics. The guys discuss the NCAA's new “five-for-five” eligibility rule, why Jake Coker believes the old redshirt system was outdated, and how modern college athletes are entering programs more prepared than ever. They also react to NCAA reform allowing transitioning FCS programs immediate postseason eligibility, including possible bowl and College Football Playoff access. The conversation then turns to the Protect College Sports Act, federal NIL legislation backed by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, Nick Saban's continued influence as one of the leading voices in college football, and how revenue sharing could help Alabama stay competitive against programs like Ohio State and Texas. Plus, Mick and Jake dive into Alabama's recruiting strategy under Kalen DeBoer, the balance between five-star high school talent and transfer portal experience, how coaching connections impact portal recruiting, and what Alabama must do to keep landing elite players. Also on the show:MLB Draft changes that could impact college baseball, Alabama Baseball's recent World Series run, Pearl River Resort, Patriot Roofing, mosquito swarms, cicadas at the ballpark, and recent guests including Richard Karn, Greg Valentine, and Reggie Smith. Subscribe to The Next Round for more Alabama Football, SEC Football, college sports, and Last Call with Jake Coker. Don't forget to like the video, leave a comment, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #AlabamaFootball #JakeCoker #LastCall #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #NickSaban #NIL #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI preview the Southland Conference entering the 2026 college football season. The two discuss the biggest storylines and dark horse teams in the conference, while also projecting over/under win totals for every team in the Southland ahead of the 2026 FCS football season. All this & 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.

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Deke Adams, Defensive Ends Coach at West Virginia University. Coach Adams shares his coaching journey through multiple levels of football and reflects on the experiences, relationships, and family support that helped shape his career. From his early days in the profession to coordinating at the FCS level and coaching in Power Four football, Coach Adams discusses the lessons learned along the way and offers valuable advice for coaches navigating their own career paths. Throughout the conversation, Coach Adams talks about the importance of mentorship, building strong professional relationships, embracing challenges, and remaining committed to growth throughout a coaching career. Inside the Headset is the official podcast of the American Football Coaches Association, featuring conversations with coaches from every level of football. Each episode explores leadership, career development, coaching philosophy, and the stories behind the profession. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. For more information on the American Football Coaches Association, visit AFCA.com. AFCA Membership opens July 1. Join the AFCA to connect with coaches from across the country and gain access to valuable professional development resources and networking opportunities.

Coach Bengtson returns. He is now the Wide Receivers Coach at South Dakota State University. We discuss his journey from a Division III coach to FCS. What he learned from a rebuilding program in Division II. And how to build trust.

On this episode of the show- NCAA eligibility madness, training and CrossFit, Nick's current mix of golf, strength work, and athletic development. Nick explains his evolution from Olympic lifting to CrossFit and sprint/jump training before talking about Elon University's mandatory internships and study abroad. They compare athlete development at Iowa and Elon, emphasizing mentorship, socioeconomic gaps, peer-to-peer leadership, and recruiting high-character players as keys to consistent programs. They also cover transfer-portal “feeder system” challenges at the FCS level, Nick's role overseeing performance for all teams, his book The Director's Manual, differences in work-life balance versus Iowa, and practical drills for improving the 40, 5-10-5, vertical, and broad jump. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Note: This episode originally aired on March 18. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August.On this episode, Sam is joined by KC Smurthwaite, HERO Sports writer and a college athletics consultant The two discuss topics like future outlooks for conferences like the UAC and Summit League, future realignment dominoes, the college football landscape, and private equity in the FCS playoffs.The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

Join nationally-credentialed journalist Thomas Christopher in this action-packed episode of Mr. Gridiron - discussing the hottest topics in college football.While you're listening to the show, please make sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel!Today's episode is built around the Protect College Sports Act, what the fallout could mean for college football, and more.Today's Morning Huddle highlights some big changes coming to the FCS.This episode's Early Riser portion highlights the New Mexico Lobos and head coach Jason Eck. Today's Film Room segment highlights New Mexico Lobos linebacker Jaxton Eck!Follow along for that, and much more in the latest edition of Mr. Gridiron!The League Winners are a company dedicated to covering the college football and the NFL. Created by Thomas Christopher, TLW was created to give football fans news, highlights, interviews, film review and much more surrounding the game of football.#MrGridiron #CollegeFootball #FootballPodcast #NCAAFootball #CFBPodcast #NCAA #Football #SportsPodcast #CFB26 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #ProtectCollegeSportsAct #PCSAct #BrendanSorsby #TexasTech #NCAA #TexasTechFootball #RedRaiders #NewMexicoFootball #NewMexicoLobos #JasonEck #JaxtonEck #FCSFootball

-The Summer of Andy and Ian rolls on-Which former Bison Football player would you add to this years team?-Wyndham Clark wins US Open-USMNT is stays hot-Jake Kava joins-Gary Sharp joins-Weekend game balls

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI preview the OVC entering the 2026 college football season. The two discuss the biggest storylines and dark horse teams in the conference, while also projecting over/under win totals for every team in the OVC ahead of the 2026 FCS football season. All this & 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.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez broadcasts live from the historic Missoula Club in downtown Missoula and is joined by former Montana Grizzlies standout Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS. The two break down a variety of storylines from around the FCS landscape and discuss the latest news and developments in college football.Later, Colter and Sammy continue their conversation by discussing the youth football camp hosted by Montana star running back Eli Gillman in Missoula. The two also examine Gillman's place in Grizzly football history and the legacy he could leave behind as he enters the final season of his collegiate career.

-THEY LET US GET TO FRIDAY-Cody Mauch joins-NDSU WBB assistant coach Jaime Adams-Brad Jones joins for hour 2-Feel Good News 

Utah Tech football coach Lance Anderson joined DJ & PK to talk about his work to build up the Trailblazers football program and dealing with the realities of college football at the FCS level.

-Live from First Western Bank-Voice of the UTEP Miners Jon Teicher-Eric Sorenson on talking CWS-Buy or Sell-U.S. Open updates

-NDSU Baseball transfer Sam Maclaughlin-U.S. Open draft with John, Chris, and Cori from Bob 95-Chris Murray on Nevada Football

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

The FCS CheckDown Podcast is the go-to show for fans of Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) college football. Hosted by veteran sports broadcasters Nathan McCreary and Brandon Joseph, along with former Western Kentucky player and football aficionado Coach Ron Jackson, the podcast dives deep into everything happening across the FCS landscape.Each episode features in-depth discussions, game analysis, and exclusive interviews with standout players and coaches from around the nation. The hosts bring a mix of professional insight, on-field experience, and authentic passion for the game that connects with both hardcore fans and newcomers alike.From live broadcasts and weekly previews to interactive fan segments, FCS CheckDown keeps listeners plugged into the heart of college football's most competitive division. Whether it's breaking down the latest upsets or highlighting under-the-radar programs, the FCS CheckDown Podcast celebrates the teams, players, and traditions that make FCS football special.Nathan McCreary @mccrearyradioBrandon Joseph @BJosephRadioRon Jackson @GOS_Coach_Ron#FCS #fcsfootball #NCAAFCS #collegefootball

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On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI preview the CAA entering the 2026 college football season. The two discuss the biggest storylines and dark horse teams in the conference, while also projecting over/under win totals for every team in the CAA ahead of the 2026 FCS football season. All this & 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.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter welcomes Hayden Smith into the studio to break down the latest action from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, discussing key performances, storylines, and what to watch as the championship series continues.Later, Colter is joined by former Montana Grizzlies standout Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS. The two dive into some of the biggest storylines across the FCS landscape, analyzing key teams, players, offseason developments, and the latest headlines from around the subdivision.

-Knicks pull of greatest comeback in NBA Finals history-NDSU MBB Assoicate Head Coach Luke Strege-Who's your favorite Coach in NDSU Athletics History?-Buy or Sell

-Ranking NDSU Football's games from easiest to hardest-Continuing to unpack this weeks poll questions-UNLV play by play man Matt Neverett-NBA Finals Game 4 picks

-Day 2 of the summer of Andy and Ian-Future Crop of Bison Week 10-Eric Sorenson on to talk CWS-NIU pxp man Andy Garcia-Spurs win Game 3-Brendan Sorsby story update

-The summer of Andy and Ian begins-NDSU Football commit Drew Kessel-Matthew Coller on to talk Vikings-Rieckhoff's Rant on Brendan Sorsby ruling-NBA Finals Game 3 tonight

-THEY LET US GET TO FRIDAY-Live from Happy Harry's Ribfest-NDSU Football Head Coach Tim Polasek-Greg Stemen on to talk NBA Finals-Feel Good News-Sam's last dance before the big day

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former Montana Grizzlies standout receiver Sammy Akem for a wide-ranging football conversation. The two discuss the proposed NIL Standards legislation in Congress and its potential impact on college athletics, while also diving into some of the biggest storylines across the FCS landscape and the broader world of college football.

-Live in Detroit Lakes for the Bison Open-NDSU MBB assistant coach Spencer Wilker-Derek Lang NDSU Team Makers-NDSU Volleball HC Jen Lopez-NDSU President Marshall Stewart-Viking great Daunte Culpepper-Buy or Sell

-Live from Happy Harry's Ribfest-NDSU Deputy AD Todd Phelps-San Jose Sate pxp man Kevin Richardson-NBA Finals picks

WyoSports.com sports writer Alex Taylor joins host Mike McFeely to chat about a column Alex wrote for his newspaper: "Will Wyoming and North Dakota State be Mountain West rivals?" All signs point to "yes" since both programs need a conference rivalry since college football realignment has shaken up the landscape. Wyoming lost Colorado State to the Pac-12 (even though they'll play non-conference games for at least a decade) and NDSU lost South Dakota State, which remains in FCS. Many seem to believe this will be a good matchup, and Alex and Mike are no different. They explain why.

-More Bison Football scheduluing news-Wyoming beat writer Alex Taylor -NDSU Track and Field star Paul Olson-Future Crop of Bison-Happy Harry's Ribfest ribbers 

-NDSU Men's Basketball transfer Andrew Nagy-Bison Football safeties coach Devin Klieman-NDSU Football commits-Spurs win Game 7-Vikings hire a new GM-Myles Garrett blockbuster

-THEY LET US GET TO FRIDAY-Spurs force game 7-Blake Engebretson joins-Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs with John Forslund-Game 7 picks-Feel Good News

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS as the two discuss a variety of topics from around the Football Championship Subdivision while sharing their thoughts on several of the biggest storylines currently surrounding college football. Colter and Sammy also dive into the NBA Playoffs, breaking down the latest postseason action.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by Montana Football Hall of Fame founder Rick Halmes to discuss the founding and growth of the Montana Football Hall of Fame, his upcoming retirement from the organization, and his own induction into the Hall of Fame as part of this year's class.Next, Colter is again joined by Sammy Akem for Part 2 of Inside the FCS, as the two continue breaking down key storylines from around the subdivision while discussing some of the biggest topics currently surrounding college football.

-NDSU Football schedule times released-Jesse Kurtz of the MW Network-Chris Sylvester joins-Buy or Sell-Thunder vs Spurs Game 6 picks

-NDSU Football start time discourse-Derrick Lang joins-Mike McFeely joins-Thunder go up 3-2 -What's SP+

-Back to full strength on a Tuesday-NDSU Men's Basketball assistant coach Terrance McGee-Future Crop of Bison -Weekend Game balls-Knicks sweep Cavs 

One week ago, the state of Louisiana’s Legislative Auditor’s office released its annual fiscal review of Grambling State University’s athletics program for the year ending June 30, 2025. The school was cited for a few audit irregularities and quickly announced that changes were being made.  That wasn’t the biggest news, though. Grambling’s athletics department lost $5.1 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.  Revenues were reported at $9.2 million versus annual expenses of $14.3 million. In percentage terms, Grambling’s revenue was only 64% of the amount needed to sustain the athletics programs at the current level. Grambling wasn’t the only north Louisiana public university whose athletics spending exceeded revenue last year The same Louisiana Legislative Auditor also filed reports earlier in 2026 for Louisiana Tech University, Northwestern State University and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each of these four football-playing state universities located north of Alexandria reported losses in their athletics programs for the year ending June 30, 2025.  Grambling’s massive deficit grabbed the recent news headlines, but there is a troubling commonality among Louisiana public schools not named LSU. Louisiana Tech recently cut an expensive deal (rumored to be in the vicinity of $8 million) in order to exit Conference USA and join the more geographically-suitable Sun Belt Conference. That move may turn out to be prudent for the Bulldogs over the long-term.  Louisiana Tech’s annual travel expenses as part of Conference USA totaled nearly $3.5 million.  Nearby Sun Belt rival UL-Monroe’s travel costs for the same year were $2.3 million.  Louisiana Tech is expected save $1 million or more annually on its travel expenses beginning this fall by moving to the Sun Belt Conference. Let’s look under the hood at each of these four universities’ athletics spending.  We’ll finish with a few common sense (cheap) ideas on how to achieve break-even in the future. Grambling State University – 5,200 students (2024/2025 school year) Grambling is nationally known for its athletics and its exceptional marching band.  It was bit surprising to learn that Grambling’s football program had lost $2.5 million in the most recent year.  That amounted to about 50% of the athletic department’s annual deficit of $5.1 million. The football team’s travel costs of $1.1 million last fall were higher than all three of the other north Louisiana pubic schools. The expense summary also showed nearly $160,000 was spent to cover the costs of the school’s spirit groups (for one or more road trip performances). Grambling’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each posted losses in excess of $900,000 for the most recent year. Grambling (like Northwestern State) participates NCAA’s FCS small college football division.  The G-men play in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Louisiana Tech University – 12,145 students (Fall, 2025) The Bulldogs are based in Ruston.  Louisiana Tech’s campus is less than six miles east of Grambling via Interstate 20.  The Bulldogs have been competing in Conference USA and a part of the NCAA FBS major college football division.  As mentioned earlier, Louisiana Tech moves into the Sun Belt Conference this fall. Audit results for Louisiana Tech’s athletics department last year showed a loss of $11.875 million. Football lost “only” about $1.6 million for the year.  Louisiana Tech’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each ran a deficit of about $700,000 apiece.  Other competitive sports at Louisiana Tech lost another $2.6 million.  The school’s income statement showed “non-program specific” athletic costs with a $6 million shortfall. As noted earlier in this report, Louisiana Tech’s overall travel costs playing in far-flung Conference USA were easily the highest in the group.  The Dogs’ annual total of $3.5 million for travel exceeded Grambling ($2.6 mm), UL-Monroe ($2.3 mm) and Northwestern State (less than $1 million). Northwestern State University – 8,402 students (Fall, 2025) The Demons from Natchitoches, Louisiana came the closest to break-even within its athletics programs among these four state schools.  Northwestern State participates in the NCAA’s FCS small college football division in the regionally-aligned Southland Conference. Northwestern State posted a relatively benign loss of $167,245 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.  The Demons’ men’s basketball program ran the largest deficit at more than $300,000.  The football team came up short by $280,000. Noteworthy, Northwestern State collected nearly $1.5 million in annual student fees to help support athletics.  That was about 10% of the school’s athletics spending.  It was the highest total among these four north Louisiana state schools. University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) – 8,678 students (Fall, 2025) Sun Belt Conference member ULM (like Louisiana Tech) competes in the NCAA’s FBS major college football division.  ULM is expecting to benefit from Louisiana Tech’s arrival in the Sun Belt Conference this fall with increased attendance and revenues expected at home games in all major sports. The Warhawks’ athletics budget is the smallest among the NCAA’s 136 FBS major colleges.  ULM’s overall school budget has been prone to massive shortfalls in recent years, too.  That means that ULM’s $1.5 million athletics department loss in fiscal year 2025 is much harder to cover. Audit results showed the UL-Monroe football program lost a whopping $3.8 million in the most recent report.  The Warhawks’ men’s and women’s basketball teams lost a combined $2.5 million.  Ouch! The school’s institutional support has kept the ULM athletics department afloat for years.  Significantly higher fan support for the Warhawks football and basketball programs is needed immediately.  Otherwise, the school may have no other choice but to consider returning to the NCAA FCS small college athletics division. A few suggestions from SwampSwami to achieve fiscal break-even These four north Louisiana state universities are located within 100 miles of each other.  Each school is a very large and important employer in its home city. These state schools must immediately address their athletics spending and move quickly toward achieving fiscal balance.  At the same time, they must also work harder and more creatively to raise sports revenues over the long-term to grow the athletics programs. First things first – Take immediate cost cutting measures – The simplest and fairest way is to voluntarily reduce athletics spending by cutting a certain percentage across the board.  That could come in the form of job reductions or, perhaps, an across-the-board pay cut for staff making more than $30,000 per year.  For example, a 5% mandatory spending reduction in Year 1 may spur some voluntary budget trimming beyond that level.  Yes, this likely means one less assistant coach, one fewer support staffer, one less charter flight, etc.  The athletics departments must take a hard look at streamlining operations.  Learn to do more with less. Refuse to play long-distance road games unless the school earns a significant profit by participating – UL-Monroe’s football team hits the road for at least two “Clobbering Time” payday games every season. They are often paid more than $1 million to play at large universities such as LSU, Texas A&M, and Alabama with huge stadiums.  ULM receives more money from some of these massive “visitor” paychecks than playing a home game in front of a sold-out stadium.  There are also downsides from being on the receiving end of a couple of massive road losses every season, too.  The football team and local fans can become a bit demoralized about the team’s chances for the remainder of the season. Now, let’s try to grow the revenue side with a few cheap ideas Stimulate increased student, alumni, and hometown support – Student and local support for the athletics programs within each of these four communities (Grambling, Ruston, Natchitoches, and Monroe) must improve.  Local fans want to see their sports teams having a chance to win more than they lose.  Identify sports which are cost-effective and give the school the best chance to hang a new (and long overdue) championship banner. Success in any of the major sports at these four schools can go a long way in rejuvenating and expanding the school’s athletic support base. Improve local marketing and promotion – It may sound corny but handing out free tickets to youth at local elementary, junior high school and high schools gets parents and guardians to purchase tickets, too.  A positive game day experience for that youth can plant a valuable seed about attending that college some day.  Each of these four north Louisiana public universities have thousands of empty seats available at football and basketball games.  A purposeful campaign to encourage and engage more youth at nearby college sporting events will pay future dividends. Inject more game day excitement – Utilize the pregame, quarter breaks, halftime, and post-game times to get fans more engaged.  Experiment with creative new (and inexpensive) ideas to keep the game experience fresh for all ages of fans. They will be more likely to return if they are having more fun at the games. Relentlessly promote ahead – There are only a few home football games played each fall.  Make each game special with its own promotion.  There are, perhaps, twenty home basketball, baseball or softball home games, too.  Give thought as to how to make each home game unique for fans. Target every recent (last few years) ticket purchaser by sending a weekly email.  Remind them of the school’s upcoming weekly sports schedule, special promotions, and discounts.  Utilize all types of social media to reach a wider audience to spread the word about upcoming college athletic events and team opponents. Depend on your own athletics staff to get the word out – Sadly, we live in a world with fewer and fewer exceptional local newspapers.  It is incumbent on each school’s athletics department to take an aggressive role in publicizing and promoting all ticket-based sporting events.  Fans want to know about the school’s upcoming games and events, so take the initiative! The post North Louisiana’s College Sports Programs are Underwater appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate what the over/under win totals should be for the projected Top 10 teams in FCS football entering the 2026 college football season. What are the odds that Montana State puts together an undefeated season in 2026? Is Montana primed for another 10+ win season next year? Does Tarleton State's schedule set the Texans up for another run at a Top 8 seed? Should South Dakota State be the consensus favorite to win the MVFC in 2026? Which top MVFC contenders have the easiest schedules next season? All this & 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.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez discusses the latest recruiting news from around the state, highlighting several notable commitments and storylines involving Montana athletes.Next, Colter catches up with Sammy Akem for an Inside the FCS conversation, breaking down the latest developments from around the subdivision while also mixing in plenty of NBA Playoff talk and reactions to the biggest storylines from around the league.

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.

What is "dumping"? How does it hurt us? Who comes to the rescue? The Foreign Commercial Service! Judy Reinke, after leading the FCS, became Ambassador to Montenegro. Listen to her tales of service near and far.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Grizzlies wide receiver Sammy Akem to take a deep dive into the latest storylines around the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. From roster movement and coaching changes to conference races and national contenders, the two break down everything happening across the FCS landscape.Later in the hour, Colter welcomes U19 Missoula Stampede Rugby head coach Scott Miller along with players Bo Morrison and Tristan Miller into the studio to discuss the program's historic season. The group talks about becoming the first high school rugby team from Montana to earn an invitation to the national tournament and what the milestone means for the growth of rugby across the state.To close out the hour, Colter gives a quick preview of the upcoming PGA Championship, highlighting some of the top contenders and storylines heading into one of golf's biggest weekends.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top returning running backs in FCS football entering the 2026 college football season. Should Montana's Eli Gillman be considered the consensus No. 1 FCS RB in 2026? Is Lehigh's Luke Yoder or Montana State's Adam Jones the 2nd-best RB in the FCS? Do South Dakota RB Charles Pierre Jr. and Tarleton State RB Tylan Hines belong in the Top 10 after battling injuries last season? Is Idaho State's Dason Brooks the most underrated RB in FCS football? Who are some potential breakout RB candidates in the FCS next season? All this & 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.

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Omar Kelly joins the show to break down the biggest takeaways from Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp, including where first-round pick Kadyn Proctor could fit along Miami's offensive line. Omar also highlights wide receiver Caleb Douglas, praising how well he moves for his size, while noting rookie Chris Bell is still recovering from injury and may not return until November. The conversation centers around how much opportunity exists for young players this season, with the possibility that seven or more rookies could end up starting for Miami by the end of the year. Omar also discusses concerns about the Dolphins' ability to set the edge defensively, the intriguing backup quarterback battle between two former FCS standouts, the team's conditioning-focused rookie camp, and looming contract extension talks involving running back De'Von Achane.

-CBS Sports wrote about which teams could have used the spring portal the most, and Iowa showed up---they said that no Power 4defense enters the 2026 season with fewer snaps at the FBS level than the Iowa Hawkeyes-They return starters in the secondary in Deshaun Lee and Zach Lutmer, but they they've added quite a few pieces from the FCSlevel…so we'll get to see what Phil Parker is capable of AND if Nebraska should pursue the FCS more going forward…right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heath starts hour 2 looking around the state of Florida with Joe Cowart from 1010 XL, and the NCAA looking to eliminate the probation period for new FCS teams. We then go around the ACC with Joe Ovies from Ovies and Giglio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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