Podcasts about FCS

Send us a textWe dive into a chaos-heavy sports week where FCS seeding flips, MLS redraws the calendar, and World Cup qualifying opens doors for surprise entrants. The stakes spike across rivalry games, while a few programs and federations make bold, risky bets on timing, talent, and identity.• South Dakota State's slide and what the committee values• Bracketology snapshots, seeds, and the real bubble• Rivalry week impact: Brawl of the Wild, Lehigh–Lafayette, Harvard–Yale• MEAC decider in Dover and Celebration Bowl path• FBS vs FCS upsets worth monitoring and why they matter• MLS's fall-to-spring pivot and USL's opportunity• International breaks, player availability, and transfer timing• CONCACAF chaos: Suriname and Curacao push for first World Cup trips• UEFA qualification pressure points and Nations League backdoors• NHL pulse check: pace-setters, slides, and the Sweden series“Stay tuned for tomorrow because I have a poem, maybe even an epic to read of the return of the rise of the ashes of Mason Rudolph.” Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview the biggest FCS games on the Week 13 slate. The duo discusses the Brawl of the Wild between No. 2 Montana and No. 3 Montana State, a massive Ivy League clash between No. 8 Harvard and Yale, the battle for the Patriot League auto bid between No. 4 Lehigh and Lafayette, and another Top 25 matchup between No. 13 North Dakota and No. 22 South Dakota State. We also make our “Superdog” upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 13 matchups. 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 continues his deep dive into rivalry week, previewing the Brawl of the Wild and examining the wider FCS landscape with FCS expert and Hero Sports contributor Sam Herder. (4:50)Then, the voice of the Bobcats, Keaton Gillogly, joins the show to add even more insight as the countdown to the Brawl of the Wild heats up. (29:26)Lastly, Colter takes time to discuss and honor the life and legacy of Lady Griz basketball great Skyla Sisco, who recently passed away at the age of 50 after a battle with cancer. (47:54)

FCS games (2:27): Harvard at Yale, Lehigh at Lafayette, Montana State at MontanaNoon games (6:02): Missouri at Oklahoma, Louisville at SMU, Miami at Virginia Tech, Washington State at James MadisonAfternoon games (14:24): Missouri State at Kennesaw State, USC at Oregon, Syracuse at Notre Dame, Arkansas at Texas, Kentucky at Vanderbilt, Duke at North Carolina, Michigan at Maryland, Kansas State at Utah, TCU at HoustonNight games (26:41): Pitt at Georgia Tech, Cal at Stanford, Tennessee at Florida, BYU at CincinnatiPredictions (34:27): Montana State at Montana, Cal at Stanford, Tennessee at Florida, Arkansas at Texas, Washington State at James Madison, Louisville at SMU, Missouri at Oklahoma, BYU at Cincinnati, Pitt at Georgia Tech, USC at Oregon 

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

To join our championship Saturday watch party with Nokian Tyres at Mason Jar in NYC on December 6, please RSVP at this page. Entry is free!Steven Godfrey, Richard Johnson, and Alex Kirshner discuss the penultimate week of the 2025 regular season. This week has very few premium FBS matchups but does have arguably the most important Harvard-Yale game ever, a critical edition of the Brawl of the Wild, and plenty of College Football Playoff stakes even as most of the SEC takes off for SoCon Saturday:* Florida State–NC State, a real “does Dave Doeren go quietly?” referendum with QB run issues lurking for FSU* Hawaii–UNLV, in which the nation's most reliable kicker and a fun receiver group try to push the Rainbow Warriors to a special season* Missouri-Oklahoma, a great matchup of Ahmad Hardy against the Oklahoma front. Will Beau Pribula play? (It seems unlikely but possible.)* A big FCS interlude: Harvard and Yale play for a playoff berth as the Ivy League enters a new era, while the Brawl of the Wild decides the Big Sky* James Franklin's Virginia Tech debut weekend: an unusually early coaching transition that could reshape VT's portal and staff hiring timeline* Pitt–Georgia Tech, an ACC semifinal of sorts that doesn't feel like one* Kansas State–Utah, the latest check on whether anyone can stay within 24 points of the Utes either way* BYU–Cincinnati, a Nippert Stadium night game and classic Dad Water Home Dog of the Week opportunity for the Bearcats, even off two losses* Arizona State–Colorado, where Kenny Dillingham keeps grinding out competitive football despite missing his best playmakers. (Note: We recorded this before reports started flying about Sam Leavitt possibly entering the transfer portal)* Cal–Stanford, a classic ACC test* USC-Oregon: THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo. ESPN's West Coast CFB reporter extraordinaire Paolo Uggetti has covered both of these teams in person frequently. He stops by to tell us how much he's believing in Lincoln Riley, how Dante Moore is different from other bucket-getting Oregon QBs of the recent past, and what he thinks will happen in Eugene.And many more! This episode is produced by Anthony VitoThanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks!Oh look, here's a new episode with Godfrey, Richard, and Alex going deep into 1) the Lane Kiffin situation, 2) Virginia Tech's James Franklin hire, 3) Maryland and Wisconsin experimenting with a new kind of non-firing, and 4) Florida State.Shop Black Friday a week early at https://www.homefieldapparel.comThanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres. RSVP for our CFB watch party on December 6 at Mason Jar in NYC here. (Entry is free!)Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL 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

It's almost over.......Selection Sunday is beckoning for the FCS where 13 teams will successfully get At-Large bids to join 11 automatic qualifiers for the FCS Playoffs. Meanwhile in the FBS, with just 2 weeks left to go, next to nothing is decided in who is going to Championship Games with the chance to make the playoffs as nearly every race remains decidedly tight!One slip up and it's game over, one more push and it's game on.Join Ryan and Antony as they look at all the permutations for the FBS and FCS to see which teams are in the hunt, and which ones are off to Cabo soon. Ryan also finishes his 2 part series on players who have perked his draft interest over the season, and Antony scours the Group of 5 for the next big stars of tomorrow!Join us as we go back to College!Explicit Language is in this Podcast.Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/Jw7tWfCnqNFacebook page: @RoarothelionsukFacebook group: Detroit Lions Fans UK One Pride World WideTwitter: @ROTL_UKInstagram: @ROTL.UKTwitch: rotl_ukYouTube: Roar Of The Lions UK

Montana State analyst Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez for a discussion including Cat-Griz memories, Caden Dowler's rise to an elite FCS player, the college football player factory that is Billings West High and key matchups in Saturday's 124th rivalry showdown between Montana and Montana State in Missoula. 

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss playoff outlooks for each conference. Who are some bid thieves? Who is on the playoff bubble? Who is in a position to earn a Top 16 seed and a Top 8 seed? They break it all down here.The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

-Victory Tuesday on The Insiders-Unpacking Bison MBB's win over SIU-Sam Herder HERO Sports joins-Men's Basketball Head Coach Dave Richman-FCS Playoff discourse 

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the FCS football action from Week 12. The duo discusses Montana State's impressive victory over UC Davis, South Dakota's overtime thriller against Southern Illinois, & Harvard's game-winning FG against Dartmouth. The two also break down the current FCS Playoff picture after Week 12, highlighting potential bubble teams and what each team needs to do to secure their spot in the field. 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.

Brooks Nuanez and Colter Nuanez drop the first of an array of Skyline Sports content leading up to Saturday's showdown for the outright Big Sky Conference championship in Missoula as No. 2 Montana hosts No. 3 Montana State in the 124th meeting between archrivals. The Nuanez brothers recap Montana State's 38-17 win over No. 9 UC Davis on Saturday (5:44) and Montana's 63-17 win over Portland State (10:27) before diving into five big questions.12:14 - How much will the momentum of a season play on Saturday? 17:20 - Two of the best quarterbacks in the league in Montana's Keali'i Ah Yat and Montana State's Justin Lamson will each make their first rivalry game starts. What team does that favor? 24:35 -Montana has the top scoring offense in the league (42.2 ppg) and Montana State is the top scoring defense (16.2 ppg). Something has to give...27:50 - Montana State has the most veteran defensive line in the Big Sky and one of the top graded offensive lines in the FCS. But that disparity has been the case for a few years against the Griz and it hasn't mattered. Will it matter on Saturday? 32:31 - Since 2019, the road team has melted as the opposition in hostile territory. Why hasn't it been more competitive the last five rivalry games? 37:53 - Which head coach - Montana's Bobby Hauck with his 7-6 record against the Bobcats but 2-4 since his return or Montana State's Brent Vigen, who is 2-2 against the Griz but 0-2 in Missoula — has more to gain and more to lose from this year's clash? 41:13 - Final thoughts heading into the 124th showdown between the 'Cats and the Griz. 

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Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson react to all of the action coming out of FCS week 12 action including Montana State, URI & South Dakota picking up huge wins as well as South Dakota State & Western Carolina dropping rough losses Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comThe 2025 UMass Minutemen are making a strong case for the title of “worst FBS team in modern history.” You might THINK that's because the Minutemen don't have any money, but you'd be wrong. Rodger Sherman and Alex Kirshner interview Michael Traini, publisher of UMass 247Sports site Fight Massachusetts, about how UMass got to this point. How did this team go from an FCS national champ to an FBS wanderer with no clear plan, no accountability, and waning fan support? We'll give you the full story.This is the latest in a Split Zone Duo subscriber series, “Why You're Always Bad”Previously, we've covered:* Kent State* Rice* ULMSubscribers can listen to all of these episodes and our entire catalog. Now's a great time to join for $10 a month or $110 a year and get lots more SZD. And if you just want to support this podcast, we now have a “founding member” option where you can pay whatever Split Zone Duo is worth to you.Producer: Anthony Vito

Colter Nuanez kicks off the show with a full FCS preview of this week's games before diving into a lively and entertaining interview with longtime Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum. They break down the Vikings' upcoming matchup this Saturday, mixing insight, strategy, and plenty of Barnum's trademark humor. (10:54)Next, Colter is joined by Scot Gladstone the voice of the Glacier Range Riders and someone deeply familiar with both Montana and Washington's women's soccer programs. They preview Friday night's matchup in Washington, offering context, key storylines, and what to watch for when Gladstone takes the mic for the call. (32:40)To close out the show, Colter welcomes Amy Allison and Tom Severson into the studio to promote the annual Can the Cats food drive ahead of the 123rd Brawl of the Wild next Saturday. They discuss the impact of the campaign, how the community can get involved, and why this tradition matters more than ever. (44:26)

Brock and I talk about what we're looking for in this week's highly anticipated matchup between Montana State and UC Davis. The game is on ESPN2 and is UC Davis' 3rd nationally televised game of the season. UC Davis is heavily injured, but a win would shake things up not only in the Big Sky Conference but also in the FCS. Montana State is a decent favorite, but this game came down to the wire last season. Hopefully, we get the same outcome. SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en

Samuel Gbatu of UC Davis joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the resilience of the Aggies, the transition from Miles Hastings to Caden Pinnick, and UCD's showdown against Montana State on Saturday night in Bozeman.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview the biggest FCS games on the Week 12 slate. The duo discusses the major Big Sky matchup between No. 3 Montana State and No. 9 UC Davis, a huge MVFC battle between No. 14 Illinois State and No. 16 South Dakota State, as well as another Top 25 MVFC clash between No. 17 South Dakota and No. 21 Southern Illinois. We also make our “Superdog” upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 12 matchups. 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 things off with FCS expert Sam Herder to recap all the action from this past week and take a big-picture look at the current FCS landscape. They dig into how the majority of the resources and recruiting power remain concentrated within just a handful of top programs and what that means for parity, competition, and the future of the subdivision. (5:02) Next up, it's time for the Montana State Minute. Colter sits down with junior cornerback Tahkari Carr to preview the Bobcats' upcoming showdown against #9 UC Davis. They talk preparation, mindset, and what it'll take for Montana State to come out on top in this key FCS matchup. (28:40) Next, Colter is joined by the man behind the glass, Hayden Smith, to talk Thursday Night Football. They dive into a recent take from Jon Gruden, who voiced his dislike for the midweek matchup and even said he hopes it comes to an end — sparking a broader discussion about player safety, scheduling, and the NFL's primetime priorities. (39:51)

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

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Richard, Alex, and Rodger Sherman talk through a huge Week 12 in college football, highlighting a few dozen games that should be fun! Among the many topics discussed on this episode: * Texas-Georgia, the real push-comes-to-shove spot for Arch Manning* Iowa-USC, the ultimate test of what Lincoln Riley is building in L.A. * Oklahoma-Alabama, where we think the Sooners have a good shot * UVA-Duke, in which a backup QB stands in the way of Duke mounting a serious playoff push and creating a doomsday scenario for the ACC * Is Miami back in the playoff race now? Might be! Why? Don't know! * Florida-Ole Miss, which the Rebels have to be glad is not in Gainesville* UCLA-Ohio State, which is really just a chance to talk about the legal battle unfolding now between UCLA and the Rose Bowl* Tennessee Tech-Kentucky, in what some are calling the most captivating Week 12 matchup ever between an FCS team and SEC team * Richard's big debut as a CBS Sports sideline reporter for UConn-Air Force* Kennesaw State-Jacksonville State, CUSA game of the year? * Boise State-San Diego State, MWC game of the year? * THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo: Pitt hosts Notre Dame for the Panthers' biggest home game in many years … unless you're Pat Narduzzi, who does not seem to think the game is that important And much more! Produced by Anthony Vito. Thanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks! Thanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szdModelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL 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

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Karin Athanas, Executive Director of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Karin shares her strategic vision for the organization, focusing on how FCS professionals are uniquely positioned to empower individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. We dive deep into AAFCS's crucial advocacy efforts to ensure Family and Consumer Sciences is formally recognized as a core Career Cluster in education, equipping students with essential skills from personal finance and nutrition to human development. Learn about the value of AAFCS professional certifications, the new Collaborative Network fostering community, and the surprising, modern relevance of this foundational field. If you're passionate about life skills education, career pathways, and community well-being, you won't want to miss this conversation!On today's podcast, we are talking to Karin Athanas who is with AAFCS. Karin is the Executive Director of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), the premier professional association for the FCS field. She is a recognized nonprofit leader and an expert in standards and conformity assessment, bringing a scientific mind and strategic vision to the association. Since joining in 2023, Karin has focused on advancing the FCS mission to empower individuals, families, and communities through research, leadership, and service, and she is a strong advocate for establishing Family and Consumer Sciences as a key Career Cluster in national education frameworks.

Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson preview two huge matchups in the FCS this weekend; Montana State vs UC Davis as well as URI vs Maine to claim the top CAA seed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks to a BIG win over Drake and some help along the way this past weekend, the Tommies have a path to the Pioneer Football League Championship and the FCS playoffs. The voice of St. Thomas Athletics Corbu Stathes and SKOR North's Ross Brendel attempt to breakdown what that path is for St. Thomas. Corbu and Ross also get you caught up on what else is happening around campus! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are only two weeks of college football remaining in the regular season in the FCS small college division.  The… The post Meet the FCS' Final Four 10-0 teams! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 11-USD, Mercer, Lamar, YSU, and NDSU all pick up wins in ranked matchups-Playoff scenarios for teams and conferences, and how some Week 12 games impact the postseason picture-Notable games include No. 14 Illinois State at No. 16 South Dakota State, No. 19 Lamar at No. 15 Stephen F. Austin, No. 17 South Dakota at No. 21 Southern Illinois, No. 9 UC Davis at No. 3 Montana State, and No. 11 Rhode Island at MaineThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

Send us a textWe jump from a blizzard bicycle kick in the Canadian Premier League to Premier League plot twists, break down VAR's chaos and card rules, and map a MEAC race that might come down to a coin toss. FCS upsets, Maction midweek, NHL surprises, and vertical streaming tests round it out.• Premier League swings with Tottenham's draw, Arsenal dropping points, Chelsea's youth, Newcastle's away woes• VAR speed vs precision, penalties vs offsides, simulation and card suspensions• Canadian Premier League final in the snow and a stunning bicycle kick• Bundesliga and La Liga notes, Bayern's late quality, Sunderland's grit• FCS upsets, Youngstown State rally, North Dakota's potential• MEAC tiebreakers, Celebration Bowl paths, and coin flip scenarios• Maction returns with Wagon Wheel and midweek slates• Division II and III mascot gems and logo talk• Ducks' early surge, Hurricanes' form, NHL snapshots• NWSL expansion to Atlanta and local support Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

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

The fellas are back again. They recap week 11, Jay gives his FCS minute, and the episode ends with some picks for week 12.

-Veteran's Day on The Insiders-Victory Tuesday!-Sam Herder joins-FCS weekend recap-Dexter Werner on talking NDSU MBB 

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the FCS football action from Week 11. The duo discusses Mercer's thrilling shootout victory over Western Carolina, North Dakota State escaping with a 15-10 win over North Dakota, South Dakota's impressive win over South Dakota State, & Lamar winning a defensive slugfest over Southeastern Louisiana. The two also break down the current FCS Playoff picture after Week 11, highlighting potential bubble teams and what each team needs to do to secure their spot in the field. 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.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I recap all of the biggest games from the Big Sky Conference and across the entire FCS. The playoff picture is getting more exciting, and all of these games have massive implications on top of them. From the Montana State blowout win in Bozeman, UC Davis' road win over the Vandals. I will review them all and share my thoughts. Stay tuned for the entire episode.SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en0:00 - Intro2:50 - MSU vs Weber State Recap12:30 - UC Davis vs Idaho Recap19:49 - NDSU vs North Dakota Recap25:35 - SDSU vs South Dakota Recap31:45 - Mercer vs WCU Recap38:07 - No Huddle Notes38:22 - New Hampshire Upsets Monmouth39:46 - Beau Brungard Is Walter Payton Worthy41:50 - Lamar Wins SLC Matchup Against SELA44:10 - Drake Loses To St. Thomas46:16 - Can Sac State or NAU Make Playoffs?50:04 - Final Thoughts52:30 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Keenan and recap Montana's crazy home game against a potent Eastern Washington passing attack. The Montana defense has been the story for much of the season, and that narrative continued on Saturday. Keenan and I will be giving our thoughts about what we saw from the Griz on Saturday and what they can do to improve.SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en

Borg and Brendan go over the USD game and the rest of the happenings across the FCS

Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson react to all of the biggest action to come out of FCS week 11. NDSU escaped ND, Western Carolina - Mercer was the SoCon game of the year, the Montanas win again & the CAA leaderboard is shaken up 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 of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview the biggest FCS games on the Week 11 slate. The duo discusses the major SoCon matchup between No. 12 Mercer and No. 24 Western Carolina, a huge MVFC battle between No. 1 North Dakota State and No. 13 North Dakota, as well as another Top 25 MVFC clash between No. 8 South Dakota State and No. 22 South Dakota. They also offer their thoughts on the second edition of the FCS Playoff committee's Top 10 rankings. We also make our “Superdog” upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 11 matchups. 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.

This week, Colter Nuanez dives deep into the world of FCS football! We start with a full-field look at the national landscape before zeroing in on the weekend's biggest games that rocked the polls. Both Montana and Montana State made major statements — now sitting at No. 2 and No. 3 in the country. (5:49)Colter breaks down how each program got there, what's fueling their success, and what to watch as the playoff picture starts to take shape.Then, in our Montana State Minute, Colter is joined by former Bobcat coach and current Scripps Sports color commentator Ty Gregorak to talk about Montana State's dominant defense — especially that lights-out secondary — and the team's strong season so far. (31:35)Finally, Colter brings in Geoff Safford, the voice of the Missoula PaddleHeads, to break down the World Series finale — from the Dodgers' incredible championship run to the Blue Jays' heartbreaking finish. (42:17)

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

"In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about a ton of exciting games happening in FCS football. Both Montana schools are heavy favorites on the road against EWU and Weber State. UC Davis will be tested for the second straight week against Idaho, who's is coming off a big, ranked victory on the road. UND attempts to bounce back after a loss to South Dakota. They take on a dominant NDSU squad that has an unblemished record. Mercer and Western Carolina face off in a big-time SoCon matchup that could see Mercer clinch the conference's autobid. All of this and a ton more in this week's Akem's Analysis."SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en0:00 - Intro 2:39 - Montana vs EWU Preview 13:42 - Montana State vs Weber State Preview 22:09 - UC Davis vs Idaho Preview 31:14 - NDSU vs North Dakota Preview 39:37 - SDSU vs South Dakota Preview 46:55 - Mercer vs Western Carolina Preview 51:38 - No Huddle Notes 51:53 - FCS Playoff Committee Top-10 Reveal 55:22 - Southern Illinois vs Youngstown State (MVFC Matchup) 56:46 - SELA vs Lamar (Big Time SLC Matchup) 58:49 - Drake vs St. Thomas (Pioneer Matchup) 1:00:17 - NAU vs Northern Colorado (Big Sky Matchup)

Send us a textWe trade a weekend of strange results for clear takeaways: selection bravery beats reputation, and November exposes single-gear teams. Chelsea edge Spurs, Palace punch above their weight, USL signals pro/rel intent, and the FCS blows up the bracket with a signature upset.• Chelsea's shape outworks Spurs' caution• Palace's pressing and cup bite unsettle bigger clubs• City's overreliance on Haaland flagged again• Wolves' vacancy and manager profiles assessed• Europe's midweek stress tests and form checks• USL hires Tony Scholes to drive promotion-relegation• Premier League playoffs debate squarely tackled• FCS: Indiana State stuns SDSU, ranking ripples• Tarleton-ACU thriller, Youngstown State's warning shot• Next week's FCS slate and live-watch candidates• NHL notes: Ducks grow up, Rangers start hot Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson preview the two biggest FCS matchups this week: NDSU vs North Dakota & Mercer vs Western Carolina. Stick around for a heated FCEstimates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NOTICE: This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out! You can see it in the changing color of the leaves, and then how quickly they are falling off the trees.  You can feel it in the chill of the air in the mornings, evenings, and sometimes all day. As November — which for those of us up here in the north means early winter — nears, the weather and ever-shedding trees represent the cold, harsh reality of winter drawing near, and the cold, harsh reality of some football teams' goals slipping away. South Dakota State no longer looks like a national title contender, at least in the health they are in. North Dakota State exposed that.  South Dakota not only no longer looks like a national title contender they were projected to be by most FCS experts in the preseason, the Coyotes look less and less like even an FCS playoffs team. Their failure to score more than 20 points in all but three of nine games exposed that. But that's how things look now. Both the Jackrabbits and Coytes have November to change those narratives — four regulasr seaosn games each to flip the script. The margin of error is slimmer for both. The depth of both teams is thinning, too (as injuries tend to smother all teams at all levels by this time of year). On a cold day requiring flannel for John Gaskins and a hooded sweatshirt for Matt Zimmer, the two "Nobody's Listening Anyway" hosts require just a tiny extra dose of alcoholic nourishment to adjust to the temperatures and impending winter, not to mention to digest and unpack both what the SDSU and USD seasons have become and still could be. The cold, harsh reality of the Jacks is the kind of players that led them to national titles in 2022 and '23 — Mark Gronowski, Tucker Kraft, Isaiah Davis, Pierre Strong, the Janke twins, and a host of pro-level 605 Hogs and defenders — are not walking through that door, and the injuries of Chase Mason, Lofton O'Groske and Chase Van Tol made winning an MVFC of national title even harder.But, does that mean the Jacks' chances of accomplishing something special with a brand new coaching staff and mostly-turned-over roster are toast?  The cold, harsh reality of the Yotes is they struggle to score points, which makes it hard to win games against teams that aren't the worst in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Presumably, USD must beat three consecutive top-tier league teams to reach the playoffs. But does that mean we can stick a fork in the chances of a third consecutive postseason berth in Vermillion? Fire up the Budweiser and add a shot of Rumple Minze. There's a lot of brutal reality football to talk about, and that includes the latest bumpy ride Kalen DeBoer's Alabama took in the SEC, the make-you-hurl Brian Kelly experience at LSU that is mercifully over, and the broader conversation of all these major college teams sending their head coaches packing — with suitcases full of dozens of millions of dollars in buyout money — before the leaves start falling. Zim and John cover all that, plus the surest sign that autumn is ending: The World Series, state football playoffs, and Halloween. Is Shohei Ohtani already the greatest baseball player of all time? Are Brandon Valley and Lincoln on a collision course for back-to-back meetings in the Dakota Dome in Mid-November?  Should an almost 50-year-old man still be dressing up for Halloween? You'll hear the answers, but spoiler alert — like the local college football discussions, it's complicated.

NOTICE: This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out! What could possibly be better than shooting the bull over beers for an hour about the state of both Jackrabbit and Coyote football and the big "State vs U" Top 25 high stakes showdown on Saturday in the DakotaDome? How about shooting the bull while guzzling cans of the official in-state brewed beers of both universities?  The hosts of the weekly "Nobody's Listening Anyway" sure enjoyed the procedure. Happy Hour host John Gaskins and Sioux Falls Live sports editor Matt Zimmer cracked open the "Ears Up" SDSU beer from Sioux Falls' Ferson Brewing and the "Coyote Legacy" blonde ale from Vermillion's XIX Brewing.  It made for sublime liquid encouragement to bring out fluid and unfiltered observations of the Jacks' wretched 24-12 loss to lowly Indiana State and the Yotes' impressive, momentum-swinging, narrative-changing 26-21 mild upset of then-No. 8 North Dakota. As mentioned in Monday's show, all of a sudden this matchup between No. 8 SDSU and No. 22 USD seems different and a lot spicier given the changed and opposite recent trajectories of the teams.  Zim, the Jacks beat writer, pulls no punches in his analysis of how ugly and inexcusable SDSU's loss was. Meanwhile, can we definitively say the Yotes have figured out their winning formula?  Can USD beat the Jacks simply by running well, completing just a couple big downfield passes, and scoring with both defense and special teams? How can SDSU solve its offensive problems against a thriving defense that shut down one of the nation's best FCS offenses and quarterbacks?  Will Chase Mason play? If he does, will that make the difference between winning and losing? Who is the favorite? What percentage of the DakotaDome will be in blue? How far might this game go in determining these two teams' playoff fates? Oh, and which school has the better beer? Belly up with your own brew and take a listen. Along the way, you'll also hear about Augustana and USF's heaters with backup freshmen quarterbacks. Plus, a crystal ball look at the high school football state semifinals in Class 11AAA — Jefferson vs. Lincoln and Harrisburg vs. Brandon Valley. You can watch both games on TV or any device with the Midwest Sports+ app. Cheers!

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 10-Which upsets were most surprising between:No. 24/25 ACU beat No. 2/2 Tarleton StateIndiana State beat No. 4/5 SDSUIdaho State beat No. 6/6 UC DavisSouth Dakota beat No. 8/10 North DakotaUIW beat No. 14/14 LamarIdaho beat No. 19/21 Northern ArizonaSouthern Utah beat No. 22/24 Austin Peay-What to do with teams like Tarleton State and SDSU?-Did we jump the gun on the NDSU vs. the field talk?-Top 4 playoff seed scenariosThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

Brendan and Borg go over the biggest upset of the Jacks at Dana J ever by Indiana St and go over what should go down as chaos Saturday across the FCS.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the FCS football action from Week 10. The duo discusses the chaos that struck across the FCS landscape, which saw seven Top 25 programs suffer upset losses on Saturday. How do these upsets shake up the updated FCS Top 25 rankings and FCS Playoff picture? The two also make their predictions for what the FCS Playoff committee's updated Top 10 rankings will look like on Wednesday. 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.

What really happened at the GB Cup this week? Mikey and Buck do their own research and reveal the truth behind the headlines. We also ride shotgun with Mick Fanning, drive deep into the Atacama Desert, and find ourselves face-to-face with surfing's most digitally-inept superhuman. If you listen to this pod, you can support us by supporting: Veia, FCS, Living in Sunshine.