Podcasts about FCS

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez shares a personal story about growing up a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and how that childhood loyalty helped shape his love of the NFL. With the recent news of Kyler Murray joining the Vikings following his departure from the Arizona Cardinals, Colter reflects on what the move could mean for Minnesota and why the storyline resonates with him personally. He mixes memories of watching the Vikings growing up with analysis of how Murray's arrival could impact the franchise moving forward.Next, Colter shifts to high school hoops with a full update on the prep basketball playoffs across Montana. He breaks down both boys and girls postseason action from around the Treasure State, highlighting strong performances from programs in Missoula, where five schools are advancing in their respective classes as the road to the state championships continues.To close the hour, Colter plays the first press conference from Brent Vigen following last season's national championship run with the Montana State Bobcats football. Vigen discusses the challenge of trying to repeat last year's magical season and addresses a busy offseason across the college football landscape, including the departure of North Dakota State Bison football from the FCS and the retirement of Bobby Hauck, who quickly took a new role as defensive coordinator for the Illinois Fighting Illini football.

On this episode, Sam is joined by Timothy Rosario, co-host of The Bluebloods on FCS Football Central.The two discuss:-Most surprising offseason headline-Big-picture questions ahead of the 2026 season-Is it Montana State vs. the field?-Who are some dark horses?-Can Illinois State keep its momentum going?-Who can take a step forward with impressive transfers?-And moreThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I took a look at all the FCS coaching hires in this year's cycle and gave my thoughts about who got the best hire and who got the worst hire, ranking them from 1-24. Tell me in the comments how I did. I also looked at the most likely FCS vs FBS upsets in the 2026 season. All of that and more in this week's episode.0:00 - Intro2:53 - FCS vs FBS Payouts & Upsets14:41 - UC Davis Connor's Brothers Seeking Waiver18:02 - Ranking 2026 FCS Coaching Hires45:52 - Top 5 Biggest Spring Ball QB Battles53:52 - Final Thoughts56:09 - End

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On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate the biggest spring questions for the top FCS teams ahead of the 2026 college football season. Are Montana State's Young DTs Ready To Step Into Bigger Roles? Has South Dakota State Figured Out Its Rushing Attack? Will Tarleton State Finally Be Able To Deliver In The Postseason? Multiple Top Contenders Face Quarterback Question Marks (Illinois State, Harvard, etc.) Should Abilene Christian and Tennessee Tech Be Feeling The Pressure To Make A Deep Postseason Run? 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.

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially on the horizon, and the Carolina Panthers have some massive decisions to make. In today's video, I'm breaking down my first full mock draft of the season!We're prioritizing the "trenches and targets" strategy to help Bryce Young take that next step. We start strong by bolstering the offensive line with Spencer Fano and Logan Jones, ensuring the pocket stays clean. Then, we add some elite bloodlines to the defense with linebacker Josiah Trotter—could he be the heartbeat of this defense for the next decade?I'm also diving into the late-round steals like Michael Trigg and Bryce Lance, who bring massive frames and red-zone mismatch potential to the Queen City.The Draft Class:OL Spencer Fano (Utah): Elite athleticism to solidify the tackle or guard spot.LB Josiah Trotter (Missouri): The "Family Business" comes to Carolina.TE Michael Trigg (Baylor): A 6'4" mismatch nightmare.DL Skyler Gill-Howard (Texas Tech): A high-motor disruptor for the interior.S Jalen Stroman (Notre Dame): A physical, hard-hitting presence in the secondary.WR Bryce Lance (NDSU): Speed and size (4.34 40!) from the FCS powerhouse.C Logan Jones (Iowa): The next great Iowa center to lead the O-line.What do you think of these picks? Let me know in the comments who YOU want the Panthers to take!

-Live Down in Sioux Falls-Both Bison teams advance to the semifinals-NDSU AD Matt Larsen-NDSU WBB Head Coach Jory Collins-Alex Heinert joins-Feel Good News

After a short break, hosts Kevin and Ciarnan return to tackle a wild mix of college football news and their signature shenanigans. The episode opens with reflections on Notre Dame legend Lou Holtz's passing and his legacy, followed by reactions to recent FBS realignments: Sacramento State's surprising move to the MAC and North Dakota State joining the Mountain West. NIL deals and corporate sponsorships on jerseys spark a passionate debate about the sanctity of college football. Finally, the duo dive into their March bracket: “Mascots You Wouldn't Trust Around Your Kids.” From live animals to unsettling costumed characters, they break down which mascots are the most suspect, culminating in a showdown between two 2025 preseason Natty Picks! 0:00:00 – Welcome back, offseason recap, and Lou Holtz tribute 0:06:00 – Sacramento State's move to FBS; MAC realignment opinions 0:12:00 – North Dakota State to Mountain West; FCS to FBS dynamics 0:18:00 – NFL Combine reactions, athletic freaks, and skeptic takes 0:24:00 – NIL sponsor patches: Arkansas/college corporatization rant 0:30:00 – Enron Y2K Bowl dreams and bracket segment intro 0:36:00 – Mascots you wouldn't trust: bracket reveals and first round 0:42:00 – Mascot debates continue: Elite Eight and unsettling opinions 0:48:00 – Championship round 0:54:00 – Closing thoughts, upcoming bracket tease, and outro

On this episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG break down the newly released American Conference football schedules, debate whether Miami Ohio's undefeated basketball team is getting disrespected by the media, and look at how Group of Five and FCS players performed at the NFL Combine. 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.

-Live from Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford Premier Center!-Previewing the matchups for NDSU-Summit League commissioner Josh Fenton joins-CBB expert Shon Morris joins-NDSU WBB senior Abby Graham -Buy or Sell 

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.

-Summit League Tournament Day 1-Bison Legend Amy Ruley joins-Greg Stemen joins-SLT Bracket Picks

-Summit League awards!-NDSU Hall of Famer Erv Inniger joins-Emory Hunt joins to talk Byrce Lance and Cole Payton post-combine-Early Summit League tournament thoughts

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm giving my thoughts about Bobby Kennedy's spring press conference and what we may have learned from what he had to say! The combine was this weekend. Who are some of the FCS players who bettered their draft stock? The NCAA is nearing some rule changes for the 2026 season, and penalties are being discussed for coaches who sign transfers outside of the window. What does that mean going forward? All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. Stay tuned for the entire episode. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 - Intro 2:27 - Bobby Kennedy Spring Press Conference 17:45 - FCS Combine Results27:05 - NCAA Penalties & Rule Changes36:06 - How NIL Has Affected The Draft42:47 - 10 CFP Commandments?48:23 - Is The NFL Scamming Consumers? 55:13 - Final Thoughts57:04 - End

-Summit League Tournament week!-Dexter Werner joins to talk hoops-Bison Legend Randy Hedberg joins-Cole Payton and Bryce Lance crush at the NFL Combine-Sam and Andy unveil their Summit League ballots-Weekend game balls

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central discuss some of the best transfer portal running back and wide receiver additions across FCS football ahead of the 2026 season. The duo discusses why Southern Utah could have another superstar running back, if Lamar may have the most improved offense in the FCS, if Tennessee Tech should be the favorite in the SoCon after its transfer portal success, and if Tarleton State's portal class could spark another postseason run. 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.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Grizzly wide receiver Sammy Akem to break down the latest news across the FCS. The two discuss the fallout surrounding Bobby Hauck, the impact of North Dakota State and Sacramento State making the jump to the FBS, and what it all means for the shifting landscape of the subdivision. From conference realignment to offseason headlines, Colter and Akem dive into one of the busiest stretches the FCS has seen in years.Next, in the weekly Class C Spotlight, Geoff Safford interviews Chester-Joplin-Inverness head coach Joe Horel to discuss the keys to the Hawks' impressive district tournament run, their strong finish to the regular season, and the balanced scoring attack that has multiple players contributing every night. Horel also shares whether the football team's success this season has helped fuel confidence for the basketball squad as it looks to continue its winning ways at the state tournament.

-THEY LET US GET TO FRIDAY-Bison Men fall on the road-Previewing tomorrows basketball double-header-NDSU Baseball HC Tyler Oakes-Brian Shawn on to talk Summit League Hoops-Summit League tie break scenarios blow our minds

-Bison Basketball gameday-Bison Women fall at home-Mike McFeely joins-Voice of the Tommie Corbu Stathes joins-Buy or Sell

Chris Williams discusses the changing landscape of sports media as podcasts continue to overtake traditional radio in reach, influence, and audience engagement. On this episode of CW Pod, Chris breaks down why podcasting has become the dominant platform for sports talk and what it means for the future of local and national sports coverage. Plus, a deep dive into North Dakota State's move to the FBS level - why the Bison are ready to make the jump from the FCS, how it could impact college football realignment, and why Chris believes it's a smart move for the program long-term. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Subscribe for more college sports talk and analysis on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Combine Week and we're going DEEP on the prospects nobody's talking about. Gerald Huggins and Zach McKinnell from FCS Football Central join Panther Nation Podcast to break down the lesser-known FCS prospects who could shock the NFL world and become Day 3 steals in the 2026 NFL Draft. While everyone watches the Alabama and Ohio State stars, we're highlighting the small-school sleepers who could follow in the footsteps of Fred Warner, Cooper Kupp, and Darius Leonard - all FCS products who became NFL superstars.

-Live from the SHAC for a huge NDSU Bookstore Sale-Mountain West home and away opponents revealed-Bison Women vs SDSU tonight at home-Executive Producer of the Mountain West Network Jesse Kurtz-NDSU Wrestling Head Coach Obe Blanc

-Which MW team do you most wanna see in the Fargodome next year?-Greg Stemen joins to talk hoops-Jeff Kolpack joins-More Bison Basketball talk

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

-Bison Men's and Women's basketball are regular season champs-USA USA USA-Dexter Werner joins to talk hoops-Former Bison Cole Jirik joins

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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