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FCS Football Talk

FCS Football Talk

By: HERO Sports
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FCS Football Talk is a weekly FCS podcast, presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Senior FCS Analyst Sam Herder hosts the show throughout the year. During the season, FCS Football Central Senior Editor Zach McKinnell joins as a co-host. In the offseason, Sam brings on guests from all around the FCS for in-depth conversations.Copyright HERO Sports Football (American)
Episodes
  • Re-Airing: West Florida Broadcaster Will Kennedy Talks UWF’s DI Move

    Re-Airing: West Florida Broadcaster Will Kennedy Talks UWF’s DI Move
    Jun 29 2026
    Note: This episode originally aired on April 8. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August.
    On this episode, Sam is joined by West Florida broadcaster Will Kennedy. The two discuss UWF’s move to the FCS from D2, the football program’s rapid rise, the school’s investment in football, and more.
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    30 mins
  • Re-Airing: College Athletics Consultant KC Smurthwaite

    Re-Airing: College Athletics Consultant KC Smurthwaite
    Jun 22 2026
    Note: This episode originally aired on March 18. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August.
    On this episode, Sam is joined by KC Smurthwaite, HERO Sports writer and a college athletics consultant
    The two discuss topics like future outlooks for conferences like the UAC and Summit League, future realignment dominoes, the college football landscape, and private equity in the FCS playoffs.
    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.
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    53 mins
  • Re-Airing: FCS Offseason Storylines (w/ Craig Haley)

    Re-Airing: FCS Offseason Storylines (w/ Craig Haley)
    Jun 15 2026
    Note: This episode originally aired on March 4. Sam is currently on parental leave and will have new episodes out in early August.
    On this episode, Sam is joined by Craig Haley, the FCS Senior Editor for Stats Perform/The Analyst.
    The two discuss:
    -FCS championship future
    -Private equity in the playoffs
    -Penn hiring Rick Santos, and Yale hiring Kevin Cahill
    -Future realignment
    -Where has the FCS improved over Craig’s time covering the subdivision, and where has it weakened?
    -Parity in the FCS
    -And more
    The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.
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    41 mins
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