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-Back in studio after a week in Vegas-Rob Harley-Jesse Kurtz-Troy Calhoun-Spain wins the World Cup-Weekend game balls

-THEY LET US GET TO FRIDAY-LIve from Sickies in Las Vegas-Gloria Nevarez-Jason Eck-Jay Sawvel-Timmy Chang

-Live from Day 2 of Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas!

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez opens the hour with this week's Treasure State Stars, highlighting some of the top athletic performances from around the state of Montana and recognizing the athletes who stood out over the past week.Next, Colter goes Inside the FCS, breaking down the biggest storylines from around the Football Championship Subdivision with the 2026 season less than two months away. He discusses the latest news from across the FCS, key offseason developments, preseason expectations, and the teams and players to watch as the countdown to kickoff continues.To wrap up the hour, Colter sits down with Sterling HolyWhiteMountain to preview this weekend's James Welch Literary Festival in Missoula. HolyWhiteMountain discusses the significance of honoring the celebrated Montana author, what attendees can expect from the festival, and the importance of celebrating Native voices and storytelling through literature and community events.

-Live for Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas!

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The previous post covered my grades on how the strength of today’s four largest college athletic conferences compare with their previous versions twenty years ago in 2006. Here's a brief recap. In my estimation, only the SEC (which expanded from 12 to 16 teams over that 20 year period) has shown an upgrade in competition levels since 2006.  I awarded the SEC a “B” grade. The Big 12 (which lost four of its prominent members to the SEC) received a C+ for their nimble addition of several relevant regional sports schools. A “D” grade was handed down to the Atlantic Coast Conference.  Their nonsensical addition of West Coast newcomers Cal (Berkeley) and Stanford in 2024 crashed the ACC's overall score. Speaking of lousy grades, I awarded a D- to the Big Ten Conference as its recently-annexed properties have resulted in a BIG thud.  From the east (Maryland and Rutgers) to the west (Nebraska, Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington), the Big Ten’s new coast-to-coast configuration has failed to improve this conference for either sports fans or student/athletes. How have the five mid-major conferences fared with recent expansion issues? These other conferences (nicknamed the “Group of Five”) can be quite entertaining but rarely win national championships.  They must compete against the “Big Four” major conferences featuring the wealthiest college sports programs. American Athletic Conference (AAC) The AAC has only been around since the year 2013.  There were 10 initial AAC members and now 14 in 2026. Only Memphis, South Florida, and Temple remain from 2013.  The ACC raided Conference USA to obtain several of its new members. Army and Navy – What's not to like about these two additions?  They bring the focus of the entire college football world to their annual game played in early December.  Grades – A Charlotte – The 49ers have been perpetual cellar dwellers in most sports.  Charlotte, North Carolina sports fans are more likely to follow UNC, Duke, and Clemson.  Yawn.  Grade – D- East Carolina – The Pirates have made the NCAA baseball playoffs ten times since 2013 and have occasionally contended for the AAC title in football.  A hearty fan base makes ECU a fun place to watch sports.  Grade – B Florida Atlantic – A member of the AAC since 2023, this school is best known for its men's basketball team and having a great beach nearby.  Sadly, most local sports fans don’t give a hoot about the FAU Owls yet.  Grade – C- North Texas – The Mean Green had a brilliant 12-2 football season in 2025 in the school's third year as part of the AAC.  The other sports are lagging behind.  Grade – C Rice – Another third year AAC member, the Houston-based Owls have been an athletics flop in their new conference.  Grade – D Tulane – Green Wave football program has rejuvenated Tulane athletics down in the Crescent City.  Unfortunately, the remainder of the school’s sports teams rarely lead the AAC.  Grade – C Tulsa – Golden Hurricane football and men's basketball programs have been on the decline in the past decade.  That's a shame, because Tulsa fans desperately want to get behind the city’s lone major college athletics team.  Grade – C- UAB – Try as I might, I'm having trouble remembering any recent sports successes for the Blazers.  Grade – D- UTSA – Like Tulsa, the Roadrunners have the entire San Antonio market ready for their athletics programs to take off.  Other than some recent success in football, UTSA sports still appear to be taking a siesta.  Grade – C- AAC overall grade for expansion: C- Conference USA (C-USA) I am not going to provide individual grades to Conference USA member schools.  It is not their fault that C-USA management has done such a lousy job of keeping this conference together and relevant in major college sports. The conference has seen a 100% turnover in the past 20 years. Schools being added have generally been former FCS top teams such as Delaware, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville (AL) State. Things have declined so badly in Conference USA (“How badly have they declined?”) that longtime member Louisiana Tech recently agreed to pay a reported $8 million to buy its way out of C-USA.  The Bulldogs’ jubilant athletic department and fans are rejoining the Sun Belt Conference this fall.  Louisiana Tech will save more than $1 million annually in travel costs formerly required to travel to schools within the far-flung Conference USA. Longtime C-USA holdovers Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State deserve a better fate.  Save your money and call the Sun Belt in a couple of years! C-USA overall grade for expansion –  F- Mid-American Conference (MAC) In contrast to Conference USA, the MAC has remained remarkably stable for the past 20 years. Eleven of the dozen MAC members in 2006 remain a part of the conference today.  Northern Illinois (which had been part of the MAC for 30 years) is leaving this fall to become part of the Mountain West Conference. In a couple of curious moves, the Mid-American Conference has added two new members recently. UMass – The 2025 addition of the University of Massachusetts (which is at least in regional proximity to longtime MAC member Buffalo) was rather questionable.  Athletic success at Umass has been nearly invisible over the past decade.  After just one year in the MAC, the Minutemen have been a net negative in sports for the Mid-American Conference.  Grade: D- Sacramento State – Seriously?  Yes, the Mid-American Conference will add this longtime FCS member from California to its football schedules this fall.  Sacramento (the #20 TV market) is 2,500 miles from the middle of Ohio. The Hornets will be a football-only member of the Mid-American Conference.  For the usually stable MAC, this is a rather bizarre expansion move.  Grade: F MAC overall grade for expansion:  D- Mountain West Conference (Mountain West) The Mountain West has survived a few departure tremors in recent years.  Of the nine Mountain West members 20 years ago, only Air Force, New Mexico, UNLV, and Wyoming remain.  Let’s review the teams which have come aboard since 2006. Hawaii – The Rainbow Warriors (2012) have posted winning football records in just four of their 14 seasons in the Mountain West.  The other athletic squads are nearly invisible in the post-season tournaments.  Hawaii remains a dream road trip destination for visiting teams and their fans, though.  Grade: C- Nevada – At least the men’s basketball team has appeared in the NCAA March Madness event five times over the past nine seasons.  Otherwise, fans of the Nevada Wolfpack (which joined the Mountain West in 2012) haven’t had much to howl about lately.  Grade: C- North Dakota State – This former FCS division powerhouse football program is stepping-up to play against the big boys beginning this fall.  The move is for football only. The Bison are a terrific geographic fit for the Mountain West Conference, too.  This makes sense.  Grade: A Northern Illinois – The Huskies will join the Mountain West this fall after 30 years in the Mid-American Conference.  Northern Illinois’ sports resume has weakened in recent years.  Other than bringing the #3 TV market (Chicago) to the Mountain West, this move makes little sense.  Grade: D San Jose State – The Spartans (members since 2013) have appeared in four bowl games over the past decade.  On the other hand, the men’s basketball team has won just 33% of its conference games over the past 13 years.  Grade: C- UTEP – This longtime Conference USA member joins the Mountain West this fall.  UTEP’s football team has been downright awful in recent years.  Despite a sports slump, UTEP bring strong fan support from the El Paso area.  They should be a fine geographic fit for the Mountain West.  Grade: C Mountain West overall grade for expansion:  C Sun Belt Conference (Sun Belt) The Sun Belt has been nicknamed the “Junior SEC”.  This conference has grown from 10 members in 2006 to 14 today. Only Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette, South Alabama, Troy, and UL-Monroe remain from 2006. Appalachian State – The Mountaineers (members since 2014) have been a top football contender in the Sun Belt.  Their enthusiastic fans make road trips to Boone, North Carolina a fun stop.  Grade: B Coastal Carolina – Speaking of fun stops, how about a visit to Myrtle Beach to play Coastal Carolina?  The 2017 Sun Belt addition of the Chanticleers has been a terrific addition for the conference.  Coastal’s football team has played in six straight bowl games.  The baseball team won the men’s College World Series in 2016.  Grade: A Georgia Southern – Would it surprise you to learn that the Golden Eagles from Statesboro, Georgia have played in seven bowl games over the past eight seasons?  The other sports programs at Georgia Southern need to step it up.  Grade: B Georgia State – The 2013 addition of the Panthers from Atlanta has not added a lot of sports notoriety.  However, the men’s basketball program has earned four invitations to March Madness in the past 11 seasons.  Grade: C Louisiana Tech – The Bulldogs paid dearly ($8 million) to escape Conference USA beginning this fall.  Louisiana Tech brings several highly competitive sports teams. They are a perfect geographic addition to the Sun Belt Conference Western division.  Grade: A Marshall – This begins Marshall’s fourth year in the Sun Belt Conference.  The Thundering Herd has been a top football competitor and competes well in other major sports.  Grade: B Old Dominion – ODU came into the Sun Belt in 2022.  The Monarchs from Norfolk, VA posted a nifty 10-3 football record in 2025.  Old Dominion has been relatively quiet in its other sports, though.  Grade: C Southern Miss – The Golden Eagles (Sun Belt members since 2022) have been a dominant team in recent NCAA college baseball post-season tournaments.  Last season’s 2025 football team improved from a miserable 1-11 record in 2024 to a hopeful 7-6 mark.  Grade: B Sun Belt overall grade for expansion:  B+ Bonus Conference!  The newly revived Pac-12 Conference “states” its case in 2026 The most prominent names of the long-time Pac-12 Conference bolted for better TV money into the Big Ten and ACC in 2024.  That left holdovers Oregon State and Washington State “homeless”.  The Beavers and Cougars have bagged a few top teams from the Mountain West Conference to help them rebuild the Pac-12 starting this fall. Boise State is the biggest name coming to the new Pac-12.  The Broncos have fielded a nationally ranked football program several times in the past few decades. Other Mountain West migrants include Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Washington State. Texas State (formerly of the Sun Belt Conference) will also join the Pac-12 this fall. In case you didn’t notice, each of the eight new Pac-12 schools has the last name of “State”! Summary Only the Sun Belt Conference has earned a positive score (B+) from SwampSwami among the “Group of Five” mid-major conferences. The Sun Belt is the only major college athletic conference opting to maintain two divisions (East and West) to minimize travel expenses for its member schools and lessen the travel impact on their student/athletes.  Bravo! The post Grading the Mid-Major Conference expansions – Part 2 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

-Live from Sickies in Las Vegas!-Mountain West Media Days eve-Which teams do you want to learn about the most?-Future Crop of Bison

This episode of AgCredit Said It focuses on value-added food businesses and how farmers and food entrepreneurs can safely and profitably bring products directly to consumers. Host Libby Wixtead interviews Emily Marrison, a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educator with Ohio State University Extension, who has 14 years of experience in Extension, including six years in agriculture and natural resources and eight years in FCS, all grounded in her background in food science. Her work centers on food preservation, food safety certification, and supporting food entrepreneurs, bridging the perspectives of both producers and consumers to help with business and food safety considerations.  Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-110-navigating-value-added-food-businesses-emily-marrison Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

-Back to full strength-NDSU jersey patch news-NDSU Baseball Head Coach Tyler Oakes-Final PGA Picks of the year-Weekend game balls

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI preview the Patriot League 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 Patriot League 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.

-THEY LET US GET TO FRIDAY-Blake Engebretson of Bison Report-World Cup quarterfinal picks-More Mountain West -Feel Good News

-Deputy Director of Athletics at NDSU Derrick Lang-Thomas Ashworth on to talk NDSU vs Jacksonville State-EA College Football 27 release day-Buy or Sell

Jordan Schmidt, a friend of The Progrum, has put together a chart comparing the First 5 and Final 7 Nebraska games (excluding FCS schools)

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Grizzlies receiver Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS. The two take a deep dive into Bobby Kennedy's new four-year contract as the next head coach of Montana football, discussing what the agreement means for the future of the Grizzlies program and the expectations surrounding Kennedy as he begins his tenure.Later, Colter catches up with Butte native and Montana senior safety Tanner Huff to discuss an upcoming one-day Griz football camp inside the Grizzlies' indoor practice facility. Huff shares what young athletes can expect from the camp, the importance of giving back to communities across Montana, and why events like this provide a unique opportunity for kids to learn from and compete alongside current Grizzly players.

-A week away from Mountain West media days-Voice of the Nevada Wolf Pack John Ramey-Former Bison Luke Weerts-Derrick Lang named Deputy Director of Athletics

This episode is a GREAT ONE! An inspirational story from double-amputee quarterback Calder Hodge followed by another QB from Mount Union in Mikey Maloney who has an AWESOME mindset to leading the Purple Raiders this fall. Tim and Kobe recap a big recent transfer out of D2, pull back the curtain on D2 NIL, and take a look at Minnesota State's new proposed facility.Seth and Mike join the pod to preview Saint Francis as the newly-named Red Wolves make the transition to Division 3 from FCS and we predict how they will fare this fall. Finally, we've got a NEW NAIA team coming in 2027 as Midway transitions from a Sprint Football program. Thanks for tuning in!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview4:07 Calder Hodge - William Woods19:57 Jordan Rogers: Pitt State to Texas Tech25:25 What does D2 NIL Look Like?29:41 Minnesota State Mankato NEW Facility36:16 D2 Tweets42:37 Mikey Maloney - Mount Union57:52 Saint Francis... PAC Contender?1:13:33 D3 Tweets / Random1:24:24 NEW NAIA TEAM - Midway University

Layton and Greg debate whether 2026 is finally Dave Doeren's year to break through in the ACC — then lock in their official NC State football breakout player predictions on record. Greg takes Duke Scott for 1,000 rushing yards, the first NC State back to hit that mark since Reggie Gillespie in 2018. Layton takes Jonathan Taylor, a former four-star prospect who's been waiting two years for his shot after a redshirt year and a season-ending knee injury.The crew also ranks the Top 5 NC State fall storylines across every sport: volleyball's European tour and breakthrough potential, women's cross country's bid for a fifth national title without Katelyn Tuohy, women's soccer building behind JJ Barlow, men's soccer facing life without Donavan Phillip after his national championship run, and NC State football as the clear #1 — experienced roster, favorable schedule, year 14 for Doeren.Tweet of the Week: Rhett Johnson makes the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team and heads to Taiwan, Coach Elliott Avent honored by Team USA, Taylor Black returns to NC State baseball under Chris Hart, college football's new 21-practice rule and FCS scrimmage changes explained, the transfer portal window shrinking from 15 to 10 days, and a North Carolina sports betting revenue bill that could send up to $5.8 million annually to NC State athletics.New episodes every Monday. Support the show on Patreon for extra NC State breakdowns: patreon.com/c/tuffytalkFollow on Twitter/X: @tuffytalknow | @PackFanInNOVA | @ncstatestatsSend us Fan MailSupport the showNew episodes every week. Follow the show so you never miss one.

-Sam reveals his Mountain West preseason all-conference team-Group of 6 writer Colton Pool-Future Crop of Bison -USMNT gets crushed

-The summer of Sam and Ian begins-U.S. vs Belgium tonight in the World Cup -Mike McFeely joins-NDSU Soccer Head Coach Mike Regan-Weekend game balls

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for another episode of Last Call, featuring a wide-ranging discussion about Alabama football, the transfer portal, conference realignment, the College Football Playoff, NIL and the changing structure of college athletics. Jake and Mick break down the rebuilt Pac-12 and attempt to name the schools joining the new-look conference, including Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, Texas State and Gonzaga. Can the relaunched Pac-12 become a legitimate college football conference after losing programs such as USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington? The conversation then turns to Notre Dame's special position in the College Football Playoff. Should the Fighting Irish receive a guaranteed CFP bid for finishing inside the top 12 despite not competing in a conference championship game? Jake and Mick debate whether Notre Dame's independence gives the program an unfair advantage over teams from the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12. Jake also explains why Alabama's recruiting strategy may increasingly focus on experienced players from the transfer portal, Group of Five programs and the FCS. Are proven veterans with toughness, fundamentals and college experience more valuable than highly rated high school prospects? The guys discuss how NIL and revenue sharing could turn smaller programs into a “farm league” for college football's biggest brands. Plus, Jake shares his Independence Day plans at “the camp,” Mick prepares to watch fireworks at the ballpark, and the guys discuss the massive “flood mosquitoes” invading the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas. They also preview the 76th annual Choctaw Indian Fair in Philadelphia, Mississippi, featuring traditional stickball, concerts, cultural events and more. Let us know in the comments: Should Notre Dame receive an automatic College Football Playoff bid for finishing in the top 12? Is Alabama smart to prioritize experienced transfer portal players? Can the new Pac-12 become nationally relevant again?

Join a Jordan, Pitt Girl, Commish, Beth and Pop Tarts Correspondent Katie, along with our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur ALONG WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Chris Husein and Ben Haumiller from EA SPORTS! We talk about the launch of EA College Football 27, MASCOT MODE is back, how they try to balance simulation/video game play, the MACCOON in the game, how they handled the late adds of Sacramento State and North Dakota State, if we will ever see FCS teams in the game or at least the Kibbie Dome, issues with RPOs and targeting, then the MODs that coming with the PC Version, then we continue with the World Cup-Dates, Paraguay shocks Germany, France crushes France, Norway takes down Ivory coast, the Big XII is sponsored Monster Energy drink, what conferences are right for each energy drink and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our merch 20% Off our Sickos FC Soccer Collection (only this collection) with Code WorldCup from https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/NEW SICKOS FC JERSEYS FOR SALE https://oliveandyork.com/products/sickos-fcCheck out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeCast your vote to send Commish to an FCS Dome Stadium https://forms.gle/KwPfvNjZSdbPkQdh8See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-THEY LET US GET TO THURSDAY-U.S. survives and advances despite the bogus red card-NDSU MBB Head Coach Dave Richman-Air Force play by play man Jim Arthur-Buy or Sell

-Sam returns (again)-701 day-NDSU Football Head Coach Tim Polasek-Derrick Lang joins-World Cup updates

-The World Herald's Sam McKewon did a great dive into the B1G's 54 non-conference games this year, and it's not pretty as we exist ina world where it's all about making the playoffs and pushing toward the least amount of losses prior to conference play as possible-McKewon points out that there are just 14 games against Power 4 competition of the 54 non-con games of the league---Nebraska,Indiana, Penn State, USC and Washington have zero---28 games vs. Group of 6 teams, and 12 games vs. the FCS. We'll see you all in lateSeptember/early October for conference play….Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's been a busy couple weeks, with the NCAA making a change to its eligibility rules and allowing FCS teams to take part in join practices. Also, Utah signed a new apparel outfitter with Adidas, which will start next year. Host Josh Furlong breaks down why that matters and how it could impact recruiting. He also jumps into recruiting to show how Morgan Scalley is shifting the focus toward more in-state talent. He wraps up the episode with a scheduling preview of the BYU football team and what that game could mean for the conference title race this season. Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong or on Instagram @jfurksl.

-Summer of Andy and Ian comes to a close-NDSU Men's golfer Carter White-Bison Baseball assistant coach Andy Young-Future Crop of Bison

Ep. 1014 – They were the only defensive players the Cardinals selected in April's NFL Draft, both coming on Day 3 after productive college careers. Defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor was taken in the fourth round, while inside linebacker Karson Sharar was selected in the sixth. Recently, Craig Grialou caught up with Proctor, the first FCS player drafted this year. After that conversation, Craig hands the microphone to Paul Calvisi, who sat down with Sharar to discuss his time at Iowa and what he hopes to accomplish as a rookie. Unfortunately, both players dealt with injuries during the offseason. Proctor's injury is expected to keep him out into the regular season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: This episode originally aired on April 8. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August.On this episode, Sam is joined by West Florida broadcaster Will Kennedy. The two discuss UWF's move to the FCS from D2, the football program's rapid rise, the school's investment in football, and more.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez for Inside the FCS on June 10 to talk about a variety of college football topics, including Idaho State signing Cody Hawkins to a contract extension and Brent Vigen's long-term future at Montana State. 

-The summer of Andy and Ian returns-Exit interview with Dylan Geissert-Bison Football sideline reporter Noah Gindorff-Weekend game balls-World Cup knockout round gets underway

COACH IS JOINED BY Scott Altizer, Director of Football Operations at Tennessee, to unpack the sweeping changes reshaping college football. Scott offers his perspective on the NCAA’s new July recruiting dead period, emphasizing how it provides crucial downtime for coaching staffs. The discussion navigates the ripple effects of the transfer portal, highlighting the trend of a balanced split between high school recruits and transfers, alongside the challenges unlimited official visits create for smaller FCS programs. The duo also touches on the implications of age limits, revenue sharing, and expanded playoff models. The ultimate takeaway for listeners is that rapid adaptation to these structural and recruiting shifts is vital for any program hoping to maintain a competitive edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach recently unpacked the sweeping structural changes reshaping college football—ranging from the NCAA’s new July dead period providing vital staff downtime to revenue sharing, age limits, expanded playoffs, the recruiting split between high school and portal players, and the strain unlimited official visits place on smaller FCS programs—emphasizing that rapid adaptation is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Amidst these broader industry shifts, Coach also addressed the medical disqualification of Edge rusher Chas Coleman, praising both the player and Head Coach Josh Heupel for handling the departure with utmost professionalism. While Coleman's absence leaves a gap in outside speed, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and defensive line coach Rodney Garner have been preparing for this likelihood since the spring, planning to offset the lost explosiveness with sheer physicality. The Volunteers' defense remains fundamentally sound and is projected to be significantly stronger this year, boasting a deeply experienced roster featuring 17 upperclassmen and five senior transfers. Ultimately, while talented freshmen inject youth into the defensive line, the true strength of the unit lies in its strategic depth, a veteran run-stopping linebacker corps, and a secondary fortified by battle-tested transfers from major programs who are well-prepared to anchor the team through the rigorous matchups ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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Hour 3 of June 26, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with a caller about the Butch Jones era at Tennessee. Then, Jacob goes through The Athletic's rankings of the top 25 players in college football of the 1990s. Also, he talks about the NCAA changing its rules for practices for FBS and FCS earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and former Montana Grizzlies receiver Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS, breaking down the biggest storylines, news, and trends from around the Football Championship Subdivision.Later, in this week's Senior Spotlight, Colter catches up with Glacier standout and Shrine Game Offensive MVP Asher Knopik following his impressive performance in the Montana Shrine Game, where he rushed 22 times for 99 yards. Knopik discusses the experience of competing in the all-star showcase, reflects on his high school career in Kalispell, and looks ahead to continuing his football journey at Montana Tech.To close the hour, Colter is joined by Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, for a fun conversation covering several entertaining topics from around the sports world, including discussion surrounding the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup and the excitement generated by the tournament being played across North America.

The NFL leadership had and response for Brendon Sworsby and none of saw it coming. The Shield did something that all sports leagues need to do. They sent a very message to Brendon Sworsby. NCAA and College Sports Commission are tire of being sued for more eligibility by the athletes. In some cases by some athletes who forfeited their eligibility to go pro early. I explain the new plan on eligibility and why it makes since to do so. NDSU and Sac State got some good news from the NCAA, the news was about a rule change and why it effect others who may want to make the leap from FCS to Big boy FBS football. Find out what 5 mil buys you these days. The hell of Spring football may be lessening the effect of jamming a lot in a short time. They will spreading out practices for serval reasons. I talk about how things were and how things may change for the better. The Senate save college sports bill , if passed. Will have some side effects that only a small group of people knew about. This side effect will have wide sweeping changes in changes in college sports. We knew about some things about the Save college sports act, but the fine print was not read well. I finish the show with more on why the NFL chose to do what they did.  Title Sponsor: minnesotapersonalinjury.com Sponsor:www.Linkzart.com www.Jaybeesgloverepair.com   #SWORSBY, #SAVECOLLEGESPORTSACT, #SPRINGFOOTBALL, #AGERULE, #NDSU, #SACSTATE, #NFL, #NFLDRAFT,   

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.