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Game week is here for No. 14 BYU, and KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper delivers a jam-packed episode to get Cougar Nation fully locked in ahead of Saturday's season opener against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium (6 p.m. MT, ESPN+ and KSL NewsRadio). Mitch opens the show with the biggest off-the-field headline of the week: the BYU athletic department has been restructured, with AD Brian Santiago no longer overseeing football operations directly. The move comes after weeks of public tension between Santiago and head coach Kalani Sitake, who turned down Penn State last winter and has been vocal about BYU needing to invest more resources into the football program. Sitake addressed the restructuring during his Monday press conference, sharing his thoughts on the changes and what they mean for the program moving forward. Mitch breaks down Sitake's comments and wonders: Will this be a distraction for BYU football in 2026? As it was last year leading up to the Big 12 Championship Game? Mitch Harper sits down with a familiar voice in the Utah sports broadcasting world — Rod Zundel, the "Voice of the Trailblazers" and Director of Broadcasting and Multimedia Content for Utah Tech Athletics — for a special game-week conversation previewing Saturday's BYU-Utah Tech season opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Before becoming the play-by-play voice calling Utah Tech football, men's basketball, and baseball on FM 99.5 in St. George, Zundel spent nearly 24 years at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City as a sports anchor and reporter. He hosted SportsBeat Saturday and Sunday, KSL 5 Golf Utah, and KSL 5 Outdoor Adventures. He's been calling Trailblazer games since 2022, when Utah Tech made its transition to Division I and the WAC, and now enters his first year covering the program in the Big Sky Conference. In the interview, Zundel gives Cougar Nation the insider view from St. George. He shares what Utah Tech looked like in its Week 0 season opener — a 54-0 loss to No. 1 Montana State at Greater Zion Stadium — and what third-year head coach Lance Anderson's team is working on as it prepares to travel to Provo for its first game against an FBS opponent this season. Zundel discusses the Utah Tech quarterback situation, and the players and schemes BYU fans should keep an eye on Saturday. He also touches on the state of Utah Tech athletics as the Trailblazers embark on their first season in the Big Sky, what the program's long-term trajectory looks like, and the unique challenge of preparing an FCS squad to walk into a packed LaVell Edwards Stadium and face the No. 14 team in the country. To close out the show, Mitch dives deep into BYU's first official depth chart of the 2026 season. Among the notable takeaways: true freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker is listed as a starter — the first true freshman to open as a starting wideout under Sitake. Cal transfer linebacker Cade Uluave has earned a starting nod at linebacker despite not yet playing a snap in a BYU uniform, and Oregon transfer Kyler Kasper slots in at another receiving spot. Bear Bachmeier returns as the unquestioned QB1 with Treyson Bourguet behind him. On defense, Kelly Poppinga's first depth chart as defensive coordinator features Faletau Satuala back at safety after recovering from his fractured foot, alongside Evan Johnson at corner and Keanu Tanuvasa anchoring the defensive line. Mitch goes position by position, highlighting the starters, the competition, and the names to watch Saturday night. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into college football's latest eligibility fight as LSU and Lane Kiffin test the limits of whether former NFL players can return to college. Veteran NCAA attorney Tom Mars joins to break down LSU's options and the risk of SEC penalties and what the case could mean for college football. Plus, the crew discusses where the sport should draw the line on eligibility, contracts and player movement.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Week 0: Weird and absolutely reckless 5:42 - Week 0: FCS vs The Group of Six 10:21 - Week 0: FCS matchups in the spotlight 17:21 - Week 0 no more, college football moves on 24:03 - Lane Kiffin & SEC in talks over eligibility 30:21 - Tom Mars, veteran NCAA attorney, joins the pod! 32:22 - Tom Mars weighs in on SEC eligibility 37:41 - Is the Big 12 federal case a blueprint for the SEC? 43:34 - LSU vs SEC intraconference transfer rule 47:20 - Tom Mars: Not interested in taking on a losing case 48:02 - Is LSU's NFL player gamble worth it? 58:17 - Revisiting the Charles Bediako uproar 1:05:04 - What should the eligibility line be? 1:10:17 - Balancing contracts and player movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the FCS football action from Week 0. The duo discusses: Lamar and Tennessee Tech pick up big Top 25 wins over Abilene Christian and Monmouth William & Mary stuns No. 8 Villanova with 4th quarter comeback West Florida makes a statement with a win over No. 16 Southern Illinois in Division I debut Should we be concerned about Montana's defense? Tennessee Tech and Tarleton State turn big transfer portal classes into impressive Week 0 wins Stock Up & Stock Down after Week 0 Around The FCS: Biggest storylines & takeaways from Week 0 Should the Pioneer League still have an autobid to the playoffs? 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.

Happy National Slinky Day!Ladies and gentlemen, football is in full swing! Episode 428 begins and we had the return of College Football with FCS pandemonium Thursday/Friday, a slopfest in Ireland, UVA is actually really good, Stanford/Hawaii was awesome, NDSU made a statement, and Memphis is cooking; and our super early College Football Previews continue with the American record predictions; we now have an absurdly awesome tool to keep track of our picks thanks to a special contributor! Plus, NFL news regarding a fake 49ers player and Aaron Donald is back.As for golf, The TOUR Championship took place this weekend in Atlanta, GA at East Lake where Scottie was absolutely dialed in to get his second win in the FedEx Playoffs and win the whole thing again. The G.U.Y.S were MIA this weekend BUT, the Top 20 parlay is NOT back.We will still throw out some Hang The Banners, Shambles Meter, and talk Other Relevant Sports News. Not to mention the return of Shark week! One of the best weeks of the year. Buckle up, let's laugh!Look alive folks!Follow us on:HOF Bets: https://hof-bets.app.link/millygoats (Promo Code: MILLYGOATS)Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/MillyGoatsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheMillyGoatsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillyGoatsTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheMillyGoatsPodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheMillyGoatsApple Pod - https://rb.gy/0meu1Spotify Pod - https://t.ly/ZUfObWeb - https://themillygoats.godaddysites.com/

BYU Plays Utah Tech, September 5; but Utah Tech plays tonight against FCS No. 1 Montana State ... are you that big of a football nut that you will be watching? What are you thoughts on games between Power 4s and FCS teams?

Football is officially back, and Murph & Andy kick off Football Friday with Valley vs. Dowling and a wild opening week of college football. The guys react to several Week Zero upsets, including South Dakota Mines' shocking win over Drake, Louisiana Christian beating Northwestern State, and other FCS and Division II surprises. They also ask whether this new anything-can-happen era of college football is something fans should love or miss the old days. The show also looks back 25 years at an old Andy Fales sportscast, revisits the legendary 2006 Rose Bowl between Texas and USC and Vince Young, and discusses the NFL officially putting the Pro Bowl out of its misery. Plus, Davenport's run at the Little League World Series, debating whether NCAA Women's March Madness is trolling fans with its latest marketing, and getting into the slow walker vs. slow driver debate. This Week in Iowa: Unnecessary Censorship, What's Bugging You, Throwdowns, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Big Football Thursday Pat is LIVE from New York City as AJ Hawk and the boys celebrate ball, as FCS games kickoff tonight along with a four-game slate for the NFL with the preseason coming to an end including the Patriots facing the Browns on Prime. Some incredible guests stop by including, Senior NFL Insider for ESPN Adam Schefter joins the progrum to provide updates in regards to the statuses of Alec Pierce, and Cam Skattebo, along with giving insight on negotiations between Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots, Meredith Gaudreau to talk The John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation which expands access to youth hockey while supporting families in the hockey community who have experienced tragedy and assisting those impacted by drunk and reckless driving. College Gameday Analyst and Thursday Night Football Color Commentator Kirk Herbstreit who expresses his excitement for the upcoming college football season, his thoughts and tells the boys who he likes down the stretch and throughout the season, and Thursday Night Football on Prime. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+.We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll open the show with a story about Burger King and a new restaurant that Chris gives a glowing review to (3:00). A report came out yesterday saying Marcus Stokes will be the starter for the Memphis Tigers on Saturday night at UNLV. We go through the FCS games tonight and you won't believe what we found out about one of the schools + ESPN gets rid of the bottom line ticker (14:06). We've got news and notes on Steph Curry and a possible extension that will keep him in Golden State for the rest of his career and Jonathan Kuminga signing with the T'Wolves (59:03). Vegas Insider's Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks on Memphis/UNLV, TCU/UNC, and some season win totals (1:12:34).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Devin Walker, Jon RoserGuest: Vegas Insider's Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

-It's a good night to have ESPN Plus, because you can watch any of 18 possible games on the bonus station for the network-There will be no bottom ticker however on the broadcast-We have 4 different games at 5pm---Maine/Towson; Stony Brook/Delaware State; Mercyhurst/Youngstown State; and OhioDominican/Morehead State-Do any Breakers actually sports bet on FCS games? Is it easier to win on them than it is in FBS?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy National Dog Day!Episode 427 is the one we have all been waiting for…. The return of College Football! Week 0 is upon us and we are here to get into the weeds to talk ball. Don't listen to the propaganda about how CFB is a week away, it is here, and we are glad it's back. We have got Top 5 games of the week, an FCS marathon, Conference predictions, CFP final bracket, Upset Advisory, Picks of the week, and College football united over not allowing NFL players back into CFB… Smart. Plus, some NFL news as week 3 NFL preseason is underway.As for golf, it is the TOUR Championship and season finale at East Lake GC in Atlanta, GA where the top 30 compete for $10 million!! We have got our final Top 20 parlay of they year as we waive farewell to golf!We have got all the segments: Salute Your Sports/Headlines and How Dare You's. Also, it would not be a show without the Dad Joke and a new season for our inter-squad DraftKings DFS WOAT-A-MAKER challenge. Look alive, folks!Follow us on:Support NC High Country Recovery Belowhttps://www.ymcaavery.com/hurricane-helene-updates/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/MillyGoatsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheMillyGoatsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillyGoatsTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheMillyGoatsPodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheMillyGoatsApple Pod - https://rb.gy/0meu1Spotify Pod - https://t.ly/ZUfObWeb - https://themillygoats.godaddysites.com/

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview all the FCS football action on the Week 0 slate. The duo discusses the massive Top 25 matchup between No. 15 Abilene Christian and No. 20 Lamar, No. 22 Monmouth traveling to No. 14 Tennessee Tech, a major Big Sky battle between No. 3 Montana and Southern Utah, and an intriguing non-conference clash between No. 5 Tarleton State and Prairie View A&M. We also make our “Superdog” upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 0 matchups. 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.

2 hours and 21 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. Michigan's Nonconference and Big Ten Teams 18-15 Starts at 0:54 We welcome in Alex Drain to go over Michigan's nonconference games and the rest of the Big Ten. Western Michigan Pretty good for a MAC team, they won the MAC last year.  Last year they were an offensively driven team, but they've lost their defensive coordinator to the LA Chargers. They have big offensive linemen (including Ben Roebuck). Michigan's questions at defensive tackle and linebacker will get an early test.  UTEP It's bad. Like... really bad. They're starting over with FCS guys.  Oklahoma They get John Mateer back (which can be good or bad at any given moment). His stats in the second half of last year weren't great, how much of that was because of injury? He's an athlete when he has to run the ball. They bring back All-SEC WR Isaiah Sategna. Their run game overall was really bad, it brought down their overall offensive SP+ to 51st. Current SP+ projections are 27th. Cole Sullivan might not even start. The starting line is Michigan -2.5 so consider it a toss-up. 18 - Purdue 7-29 in the last three years since losing Jeff Brohm, and there's not much optimism going into this year either. Their schedule might be a little easier at least. This is year two of a coach starting over for Baryy Odom. Can you name the Michigan player who is a projected starter for Purdue?  17 - Michigan State Pat Fitzgerald is... a weird hire. They bring back QB Alessio Milivojevic for some continuity, also PFF really likes UConn RB Cam Edwards. The offensive line looks okay-ish. However, Fred Moore is a projected starter. Do they get four wins?  16 - Rutgers Nobody cares about them except for Bryan Mac. Last year they had their best offense since 2007 but their defense was 131st in success rate. They have KJ Duff who has a claim for the 2nd best wide receiver in the Big Ten. The offense is projected at 37th in SP+, the defense at 90th.  15 - Maryland Someone always has to die in the Maryland preview. They're #2 in returning production in SP+. Give Locksley some credit for returning a lot of young and talented players. A nonconference game against James Franklin's Virginia Tech could be exciting.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Big Ten Teams 14-8 Starts at 38:57 14 - Northwestern They have Chip Kelly and a new stadium (we all liked Ryan Field, though). They start with South Dakota State and then get a week two bye, oddly enough. Can they fix Aidan Chiles? They have some returning wide receivers that are decent.  13 - Wisconsin The shell of Wisconsin, the week they though Luke Fickell would get fired he got an extension. They bring in QB Colton Joseph, the Sun Belt player of the year. Old Wisconsin would never have to go into the portal for a running back. By extending Fickell they gave him a bigger NIL budget which he used to get seven defensive starters. 12 - UCLA They have a new coach. The weird Deshaun Foster era ended before it started. Bob Chesney comes in from James Madison. Nico Iamaleava comes back (for better or worse). James Madison was in the playoffs last year, you might recall. There is a lot of reason to be optimistic about this hire. Semaj Morgan is there!  11 - Nebraska They did not get year-three Matt Rhule, there was no lift-off and Raiola left. They picked up QB Anthony Colandrea from Virginia. They need a new RB. They're on their 4th defensive coordinator in five years, despite a soft schedule they still finished 7-6 last year. It feels like another 7-5 ish season. Is that Matt Rhule or is that just Nebraska now?  10 - Minnesota 68% returning production. They're always around here and they always win a bowl game. QB Drake Lindsey is appearing on 1st round mock drafts?? They're projecting 71st on offense and 24th on defense. They're Minnesota.  9 - Illinois They lose Luke Altmyer to the Detroit Lions and bring in Katin Houser (MSU plays three of their former QBs). Only one starter returns on the offensive line. They bring in Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator, he left Montana claiming college football wasn't fun anymore and then took this job five days later. He might be their Wink. The defense needs to be fixed up a bit. 8 - Washington They forcibly detained QB Demond Williams for another year so... I guess we'll see how that goes. Last year he could just toss it up to Denzel Boston but he's out the door. They bring in a RB from Oregon and Christian Moss from Kennesaw State. Four of five starters return on the offensive line which could be solid. They lost some pretty good guys in the secondary, defensive tackle is still worrying since they have FCS and MAC guys to plug in positions. Their schedule is very favorable, they could even sneak into the playoffs (and get demolished). 3. Hot Takes and Secondary Starts at 1:19:11 Takes hotter than the hottest hot take that anyone has ever given the Sklars after one of their shows.  7 - Iowa They're Iowa. They haven't had an SP+ defense worse than 6th since 2018. They got all the way up to 37th last year in offensive SP+ (turns out Brian Ferentz was not good at offensive coordination). There are some all-Big Ten guys on the offensive line. Do they have any receivers? Ehhh. They have tight ends. Seth read three preview magazines and they all listed different starting QBs. They lost a lot on defense but they always rebuild. This could be a worrying game for Michigan (if Iowa can score).  6 - Penn State Well, the good news is last year they weren't as bad as they looked. Despite everything that happened they were close to beating Indiana at the end of the season. Matt Campbell comes in with Rocco Becht. A lot of players came over from Iowa State, it's just a matter of how quickly they can fit it all together. Their schedule is a joke, they could even sneak into the playoff or the Big Ten title game. Michigan should still be a favorite.  5 - USC They bring back QB Jayden Maiava, but they replace Makai Lemon. The receiver conveyer belt is moving. Everybody loves Waymond (and they bring back King Miller). Their new defensive coordinator is Gary Patterson (yeah that Gary Patterson). Too bad they don't play Northwestern. They always have a top 10 offense and they just need the defense to be okay. The schedule is brutal, though. Are they just permanently the 15th best team in college football under Lincoln Riley? 4 - Michigan? See: all other content. 3 - Indiana They are the portal team now. Despite losing so many players they recruited the transfer portal like an SEC team. QB Josh Hoover comes in from TCU, he's a good conference starter. They also bring in Nick Marsh (MSU) and Shazz Preston from Tulane. Add that to Charlie Becker and their WR room is stacked (also two time winning national champion Tyler Morris!). They bring in a RB named Turbo! They reload on defense and keep their defensive coordinator. Brian is not a believer and predicts 8-4, Alex thinks they'll be really good, Seth is somewhere in between. 2 - Oregon They get Dante Moore back with the regular trope of skill position players. The offensive line is a big question mark and they replace both of their coordinators with in-house hires. The defense has some good players including one of the best corners in the country. They have a Rimmington-quality center but that's about it for the line (the starting right tackle is a true freshman). Their talent is undeniable, but can they win the big game?  1 - Ohio State Last year they had the Penn State schedule of this year. Sayin's stats looked unbelievable through 12 games, then they couldn't score against Indiana and Miami. That needs to improve. Jeremiah Smith is a generational wide receiver, Chris Henry Jr will be really good but probably not quite Jeremiah Smith's level. The offense will need to make that next step. The defense was what was considered generational on SP+. They lose 9 of 11 starters on defense but they always have a conveyer belt. They had to portal some guys, though. They'll probably take a step back on defense but the offense stepping forward probably cancels that out. The schedule is pretty brutal.    4. Lightning Round Starts at 2:09:30 Predictions! List yours in the comments. -Who will be offensive MVP? -Who will be defensive MVP? -Breakout player on offense?  -Breakout player on defense? -X-factor on offense? (Most variable in your estimation) -X-factor on defense? -Biggest strength on offense? -Biggest strength on defense?  -Biggest concern on offense? -Biggest concern on defense? -Who's your guy on offense? -Who's your guy on defense? -Michigan's record?   MUSIC: "The Latter Teens"—Vansire "Black Bear"—Hey, Nothing "Funky Fanfare"—Keith Mansfield “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI discuss some of the biggest Week 0 storylines across FCS football and identify the most important conference matchups on the Week 0 slate. 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.

Hello! This episode is free for everyone, but to get our full catalog of shows this season and beyond, we'd love it if you became a paid subscriber. Paid subscribers (there are thousands of them!) get about twice as many episodes from us during the season, as well as Q&A and chat opportunities and other perks as they come to our minds. Thanks so much. The Mountain West looks very new in 2026. The guts of the league left for the Pac-12, and then the MWC brought in reinforcements. North Dakota State brings FCS' greatest dynasty up a level. NIU is here from the MAC, and UTEP comes aboard from Conference USA. Richard and Alex have a rose, bud, and thorn for all 10 teams:- 4:35: New Mexico- 8:17: UNLV- 14:29: Hawaii- 19:48: Air Force- 23:35: Nevada- 26:56: Wyoming- 32:04: San José State- 37:19: Northern Illinois- 44:29: UTEP- 46:57: North Dakota State- 51:53: Preseason honorsProducer: Anthony Vito 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

Iowa's quarterback battle is heating up, while Iowa State football faces some serious questions heading into the 2026 season. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the latest on Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown, and Iowa's decision at quarterback, including why Williams wants to see both quarterbacks get meaningful snaps early in the season. The guys also react to Killyan Toure's injury, which could have major implications for Iowa State basketball, and discuss the Cyclones' new Monster Energy jersey and basketball patches unveiled at Media Day. They also debate Iowa State's outlook after Matt Campbell's departure, Jimmy Rogers' first Media Day comments, national expectations for the Cyclones, and whether Iowa State could struggle to reach five wins. Plus, Chris Hassel makes the case for Iowa wide receiver Tony Diaz, after CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Mike Renner praised Diaz's tape and compared him favorably to other FCS receivers. The guys discuss Diaz's potential impact alongside DJ Vonnami and Iowa's revamped offense. Talking Nebraska's sellout streak, Boise State's new helmets, color-on-color college football uniforms, Iowa State ticket sales, Flock cameras and privacy, and much more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Sam discusses the most important FCS game of every week.Which matchups will have the biggest implications for the Top 25 polls and the playoff picture?

Richard, Alex, and Steven Godfrey discuss the state of FCS football ahead of a year of transformation. Then, it's time to make picks in our annual "FCS Upset Draft," which you can join at www.splitzoneduo.com. Which FBS teams will lose to FCS opponents? We'll talk about it here.Thank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.comProducer: Anthony Vito 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

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Rick Santos is the new head football coach at the University of Pennsylvania. He takes over the Quakers after an impressive run as the head coach at his alma mater, the University of New Hampshire, where he led the Wildcats to three NCAA FCS Playoff berths in five seasons. As a player, Santos was an elite quarterback. He was a three-time All-American and in 2006 won the Walter Payton Award as the best offensive player in all of FCS football. In Episode #305 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Santos in studio to talk about his career. They discuss his decision to come to Penn, talk about what fans should expect from the Quakers on his watch, look back at his playing days - including what it was like to have Chip Kelly as an offensive coordinator - and much, much more. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Hour 1 of August 19, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses Tennessee signing a deal for a jersey sponsorship for men's and women's basketball. Then, he goes over Furman naming their starting quarterback. Also, the NCAA officially approves a Week 0 start moving forward for FBS and FCS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Sam and Zach pick their best returning player at each position in a snake draft format. They break down their top QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DT, DE, LB, S, and CB.The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

It's week 2 of the podcast and its time to go around the FCS landscape as we talk with Craig Haley from Stats Perform and longtime voice of the EWU Eagles, Larry Weir.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Sam and Zach go back and forth on some under-the-radar storylines ahead of the 2026 FCS season.From regional storylines, to conference and national storylines, to players and coaches … there is no shortage of interesting topics as the season approaches.The 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 from FCS Football Central on SI discuss some of the best FCS non-conference matchups next season and identify some potential FCS over FBS upsets ahead of the 2026 college 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.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to go through some of the former FCS standouts battling to make NFL rosters plus the duo picks over/under win totals for the best teams in the Big Sky Conference.

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Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem talk FCS players in NFL training camps and give over-under win totals for the best playoff contenders in the Big Sky Conference in this week's "Inside the FCS". Plus, Colter gives a "Today in sports history" + some commentary on the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. 

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I sat down with President Mike Godard and VP/AD Nathan Christensen inside the Hulman Center last week and we covered a lot. These two started within days of each other and, entering year 3, are working to change the energy and brand of Indiana State. These two make me want to come back and work for the Sycamores again. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:57 The AD Search During President Search3:45 Athletic Department Annual Report - Hockey Stick Chart8:42 Institution Identify Adopted Athletics Identity13:50 Keeping Basketball Attendance Up Despite Dip In Success20:35 Thoughts On Importance of FCS in EA Sports Video Game24:18 Future of Football Stadium at Indiana State29:55 How Often Athletics Decisions Get to President Godard33:52 Institutional Alignment37:20 AD Advice - Trying To Do It All 40:55 President's Opinion On Qualities of a Modern, Mid-Major ADCheck out my monthly online magazines where I cover college athletics from the presidential perspective: The Modern AD + Mid-Major ADAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.comPILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs. Learn more: https://pilytix.ai/Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: https://onrise.careGame One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour. Learn more: https://www.game-one.com/

In the first hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys opened up the hour with the Question of the Day: What would you do if you won the Lottery. Later in the hour the guys read some of the responses to the Question of the Day, and discussed and learned about the new College Football Rule Changes. To end the hour the guys talked about the startup dates for the FCS and FBS. In the second hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys talked about the Solar Total Eclipse that swept across parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland and Mainland Europe. The guys also talked about buying pro sports teams after the LA Lakers were sold for 12.5 Billion dollars. Later in the hour the guys talked about College Football uniforms after Tulane revealed new Mardi Gras Uniforms. The guys finished the hour buy talking about the CFP Expansion. In the final hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys talked about Key FBS Matchups this upcoming season. Later in the hour the guys talked about PBR & the Nashville Stampede at Bridgestone Arena this weekend. To finish the hour the guys competed in celebrity birthdays.

In the first hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys opened up the hour with the Question of the Day: What would you do if you won the Lottery. Later in the hour the guys read some of the responses to the Question of the Day, and discussed and learned about the new College Football Rule Changes. To end the hour the guys talked about the startup dates for the FCS and FBS. Listen to hear more.

-Who leads NDSU Football in sacks?-Bison OL Coach Dylan Chmura-Bison TE Reis Kessel-Bison safety Jaylen Archibald-Bison WR Jackson Williams

Matt goes through the number where in the new landscape of college football, upsets of FCS vs FBS has gone lower and lower.

Colter breaks down the biggest NFL free-agent quarterback risks heading into the 2026 season, examining which teams have the most riding on their new signal callers. Colter also explores Learfield Sports' role in the Big Sky Conference and its partnerships with Montana and Montana State, including how the company helps represent and promote the state's two flagship FCS programs.Frenchtown head football coach Seth Mason joins the show to discuss the Broncs, expectations for the upcoming season and the state of high school football in Montana. Ryan Tootell takes it home talking about NFL. 

Hour 4 of August 11, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss the possibility of FCS upsets over Power 4 opponents this season and the percentage chance for ETSU at North Carolina. Then, they discuss Akron's plan for an offensive coordinator of the game for the home opener. Also, it's time for birthdays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We announce we're returning to live seasonal recaps and previews, sponsored by FanDuel, and riff on poker, including Drake's recent two-three win rate and past home games, plus the endurance required for the WSOP. They discuss NFL topics like Riley Moss's mindset and officiating, pass interference rules, Broncos and Super Bowl odds, and a hypothetical Rams defensive front featuring Myles Garrett and a returning Aaron Donald. The episode's main focus is Iowa's biggest questions for 2026: whether an FCS-heavy transfer strategy pays off, the unsettled quarterback situation and its floor, whether hyped WR Tony Diaz and TE DJV deliver, replacing key special teams pieces (returner, kicker, punter), D-line production and depth, and how Iowa handles a conference stretch at Michigan, home vs Ohio State, then a Friday night at Washington. 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.

Hour 3 features Dolphins GM Jon Eric Sullivan joining Joe Rose live from training camp to discuss player development, talent identification, and Miami's roster build under the new regime. Sullivan breaks down rookie Caleb Douglas, the competition between Jacob Rodriguez and Tyrel Dodson, Austin Jackson's return, Chris Bell's rehab, and why De'Von Achane, Aaron Brewer and Jordyn Brooks are viewed as key pieces moving forward. The guys also look ahead to the Dolphins' joint practice with Washington and discuss how Miami's young players—13 rookies and eight players from last year's draft class—could make or break the season. Plus, Joe dives into the changing landscape of college football, from Miami's playoff run and the challenges of advancing to the next level to conference realignment, FCS scheduling and the possibility of Florida's top programs playing each other more often.

Joe and the crew discuss the biggest challenges players face when making the jump from high school to college and college to the NFL, before looking back at Miami's playoff run last season and comparing the Hurricanes to an NFL Wild Card team. Joe also explains why he doesn't like major college programs scheduling FCS opponents and makes the case for more games between Florida's biggest schools, including Miami, FSU, Florida, UCF, FIU and FAU. Plus, the guys discuss the latest conference realignment rumors, including questions about the future of the ACC, and how teams are avoiding difficult schedules to maximize wins and improve their playoff chances.

Zach Abolverdi of Gators Online and WRUF radio updates the latest from Florida's preseason camp. Chuck and Heath look at some of Vegas's lines for the FCS vs SEC week one games. Preston Guy of Tiger Bait sizes up Lane Kiffin's first LSU camp so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI discuss which FCS programs are true national championship contenders entering the 2026 college 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.

The guys discuss the potential playoff expansions, the decline of FCS over FBS/Power 4 upsets and the Ravens training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard and Alex preview the 2026 season in Conference USA. Last year, the richest school in the league went 4-8, while a recent FCS team that looked like a disaster a few months earlier went ahead and won the league. Go figure. Here's what we're thinking about this season for:- 1:42: Kennesaw State- 6:49: Jacksonville State- 10:34: Western Kentucky- 14:16: Missouri State- 17:55: FIU- 23:36: Delaware- 28:17: Liberty- 35:56: Middle Tennessee- 38:16: New Mexico State- 43:39: Sam Houston- 49:37: Preseason honorsProducer: Anthony Vito 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

On this episode, Sam discusses his most likely FCS over FBS upsets in the 2026 season.Will the number of FCS over FBS wins increase this fall? And would one of them even be considered an upset?

The Wednesday edition of Nuanez Now kicked off with another installment of Inside the FCS featuring Skyline Sports' Samuel Akem. Colter Nuanez and Akem broke down the first FCS Top 25 poll of the 2026 season, discussing whether the preseason rankings accurately reflect the national landscape. The two also identified several dark horse contenders capable of making a run this fall, highlighting teams flying under the radar that have the talent and experience to surprise the subdivision.Colter then shifted the conversation closer to home by examining the unique motivation facing Montana's high school football runner-up programs from a year ago. To close the hour, Colter turned to Major League Baseball and one of the sport's biggest individual storylines. Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has positioned himself squarely in the American League Triple Crown race, leading the chase in batting average while also competing for the home run and RBI crowns.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his coverage of Montana's fall camp, sharing interviews with several Grizzly players and coaches. The hour features conversations with head coach Bobby Kennedy, offensive coordinator Brent Pease, quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat, and other key members of the program as they discuss the opening days of camp, early impressions, expectations for the 2026 season, and the transition to Montana's new coaching staff.Next, Colter sits down with Montana State offensive lineman Braden Zimmer to discuss the start of fall camp, what it's like entering the season as the defending FCS national champions, and how the Bobcats are embracing the pressure of having a target on their backs in 2026. Lastly, Colter wraps up the hour with a quick look around Major League Baseball, discussing reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal's trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers and what the blockbuster move means for the Dodgers, the Tigers, and the rest of the league following the trade deadline. 

On this episode, Sam and Zach compare and contrast their Top 25 ballots to the media poll's rankings.Who are they higher on compared to other voters? What teams are they a bit more hesitant about? Who could rise or fall quickly from their preseason rankings? Those discussion points and much more!The 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 from FCS Football Central on SI reveal their Preseason FCS Top 15 rankings. The two discuss the biggest potential dark horses, which teams are being overrated ahead of next season, and some of the biggest question marks for the top contenders across FCS football. 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.

After previewing the Big Ten foes we don't see this year, it's time to dig into the Northwestern schedule. What a doozy off the top as we face FCS powerhouse South Dakota St. Then it'll be Prime Time on the lake as Colorado comes to town. Finally, we look at our Homecoming game against Ball State.

Join us as we analyze a recent fantasy football supplemental draft, play a fun guessing game on college football spreads, and discuss strategies for draft picks and league settings. This episode offers insights into draft strategies, player evaluations, and league management. Analysis of a recent supplemental draft Player evaluation and draft strategy College football game spread guessing game Trade and league management strategies Impact of draft pick order and trading on team building Chapters   00:00 Introduction to the Draft Analysis and Game Setup 02:08 Draft Strategy and Player Selection Insights 05:19 Player Spotlight: Ahmad Miller's Transfer and Potential 10:10 FCS to FBS Transfers and Their Fantasy Impact 15:05 Drafting Undervalued and Hidden Gems 20:10 College Football Week Zero Spread Guessing Game 28:09 Review of Rounds 4-7 and Draft Strategy Shifts 37:15 Round 8 and 9 Picks: Youth, Upside, and Trades 50:28 Player Evaluation: Jace Matthews, Corey Barber, and More 01:00:10 Trade Strategies and Future Draft Planning 01:17:01 League Settings, Picks, and Strategy Discussions 01:27:55 Closing Remarks and Next Steps in Drafts     Subscribe to The Devy Devotional on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Leave a 5-star review and help more dynasty managers find the show.Follow us on X: @DevyDevotional Hosts: John Arrington (@DynastyCoachA), Aaron Wilcox (@AaronWilcox86), Andy Starr (@AstarrFF) Watch live episodes on the Gridiron Ratings YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.